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Drug profile · INN

lorazepam

lorazepam (LORAZEPAM) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — lorazepam
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

lorazepam (LORAZEPAM) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN lorazepam
Brand LORAZEPAM
Mechanism GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator
Target GABA-A receptor; anion channel
Route INJECTION
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator

Primary target: GABA-A receptor; anion channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Lorazepam Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Substance-Related Disorders

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Frequently asked questions

What is lorazepam?

lorazepam (LORAZEPAM) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for lorazepam?

LORAZEPAM is a marketed brand name for lorazepam. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of lorazepam?

lorazepam has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.