NDAORALTABLET2 Generics Approved
Approved
Sep 1977
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
60/100
Clinical Trials
10
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
ATIVAN (lorazepam) by Bausch + Lomb. Approved for benzodiazepine [epc]. First approved in 1977.
Drug data last refreshed 14h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ATIVAN (lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine approved in 1977 for anxiety and related disorders, administered orally as a tablet. It works by enhancing GABAergic neurotransmission in the central nervous system to reduce anxiety and promote sedation. The drug is commonly used across multiple settings including psychiatric, medical, and surgical contexts.
LOE Approaching
As an aging small molecule approaching loss of exclusivity, ATIVAN team size is likely stable or contracting; commercial roles focus on generic transition and specialty channel management rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacologic Class:
Benzodiazepine
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (10)
Lorazepam for the Treatment of Status Epilepticus or Repetitive Status Epilepticus in Japan
Started Nov 2014
26 enrolled
Status Epilepticus
Phase 1 Study to Characterize the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Single Intravenous Dose of Lorazepam in Healthy Japanese Adult Subjects
Started Jan 2014
8 enrolled
Healthy
Evaluation of the Effects of Etifoxine 100 mg and Lorazepam 2 mg on Vigilance and Cognitive Functions in the Elderly
Started Dec 2013
31 enrolled
Healthy Volunteers
A Study of the Effect of LY2216684 on Lorazepam
Started Dec 2010
28 enrolled
Major Depressive Disorder
Efficacy and Safety Study Comparing Lorazepam and Diazepam for Children in the Emergency Department With Seizures (Status 2)
Started Feb 2008
259 enrolled
Status Epilepticus
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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