Ativan

Ativan is a brand name of lorazepam, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

ATIVAN (lorazepam - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: BAXTER HLTHCARE CORP
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 2MG/ML ^[RLD][AP], 4MG/ML ^[RLD][AP]

ATIVAN (lorazepam - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Ativan been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Ativan:

lorazepam injectable; injection

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  Manufacturer: BEDFORD
  
  Approval date: July 13, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 2MG/ML ^[AP], 4MG/ML ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: HOSPIRA
  
  Approval date: April 12, 1994
  
  Strength(s): 2MG/ML ^[AP], 2MG/ML ^[AP], 4MG/ML ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: HOSPIRA
  
  Approval date: May 27, 1994
  
  Strength(s): 2MG/ML ^[AP], 4MG/ML ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: INTL MEDICATION SYS
  
  Approval date: November 15, 2004
  
  Strength(s): 2MG/ML ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: TAYLOR
  
  Approval date: July 23, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 2MG/ML ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: April 15, 1994
  
  Strength(s): 2MG/ML ^[AP], 4MG/ML ^[AP]

lorazepam tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: ACTAVIS ELIZABETH
  
  Approval date: April 21, 1987
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: AMNEAL PHARMS
  
  Approval date: June 23, 2010
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: EXCELLIUM
  
  Approval date: July 30, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: IVAX SUB TEVA PHARMS
  
  Approval date: December 13, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: October 13, 1987
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: March 16, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: August 29, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: SANDOZ
  
  Approval date: April 15, 1988
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: VINTAGE PHARMS
  
  Approval date: May 10, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: July 24, 1986
  
  Strength(s): 1MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: October 31, 1991
  
  Strength(s): 0.5MG ^[AB], 1MG ^[AB], 2MG ^[AB]

LORAZEPAM PRESERVATIVE FREE (lorazepam injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: BEDFORD LABS
  
  Approval date: July 13, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 2MG/ML ^[AP], 4MG/ML ^[AP]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Ativan. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Ativan.

See also...

• Ativan Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Ativan Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ativan Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ativan Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Ativan injection Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Ativan Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Ativan Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Ativan AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Lorazepam Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Lorazepam Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Lorazepam Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Lorazepam Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Lorazepam injection Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Lorazepam Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Lorazepam Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Lorazepam AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)