Magnesium sulfate (intravenous and intramuscular) has been shown to be relatively effective for treating eclampsia and preeclampsia, although it has been considered the standard of care for decades.20 In 2003, two Cochrane reviews showed that magnesium use in patients with eclampsia was superior to that of phenytoin (Dilantin) and lytic cocktail,21 ...
The most prominent of anti-anxiety drugs for the purpose of immediate relief are those known as benzodiazepines; among them are alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan).
Ativan (lorazepam) is used for the management of anxiety disorders, the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depression. Ativan is effective for insomnia and panic attacks, and is used in combination with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting resulting from chemotherapy. Ativan also is administered before anesthesia for sedation and used for prevention and treatment of alcohol withdrawal.