Note the chiral center is lost in the process. The effects are long lasting because these agents covalently bond to the proton pump, apparently irreversibly. The T1/2 of the parent drug in plasma is about 1-1.5 hours.The effects are longer lasting.: NC CO R HCOCHRHC H. .: : 40 a The ionic forms shown are those predominating at pH 7.0 although residue mass is given for the neutral compound The C Î± atoms, as well as those atoms marked with an asterisk, are chiral centers with configurations as indicated according to Fischer projection formulas.
A: Ativan (lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine drug that acts as an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety drug), amnesic, sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant. It's used for the short-term treatment of anxiety, insomnia, acute seizures, and sedation of hospitalized or aggressive patients.: Lorazepam is a medication that is used to treat anxiety. It belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepines which help to produce a calming effect by acting on the brain and nerves (central nervous system).
ativan basically normalizes the imbalance of chemicals in the brain that causes symptoms related to anxiety and it is common for people with anxiety disorders to also have insomnia or difficulty in sleepinghe worst thing about this drug is that ativan is an addictive type of drug and that it is habit forming and so this anti anxiety drug must be taken only under direct supervision by a licensed physician