What does Ativan do at end of life?

What does Ativan do at end of life? Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine that is often used to treat anxiety and other symptoms common at end of life, such as seizures and nausea. When patients are on hospice at home, familial caregivers are responsible for administering lorazepam to treat these symptoms.

Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine that is often used to treat anxiety and other symptoms common at end of life, such as seizures and nausea. When patients are on hospice at home, familial caregivers are responsible for administering lorazepam to treat these symptoms.