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Ativan

Ativan (== Template:IPA ==

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski), also known by its generic name lorazepam, is a prescription medication used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect.

Etymology

The name "Ativan" is a trade name coined by its original manufacturer, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, now a part of Pfizer. The generic name "lorazepam" is derived from its chemical structure, which is 7-chloro-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one.

Usage

Ativan works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). It is used to treat anxiety disorders, and in some cases, it is used for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or to treat insomnia due to anxiety or stress. It may also be used to help with the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, and to treat seizures.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Ativan include drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, headache, nausea, blurred vision, change in sexual interest/ability, constipation, heartburn, or change in appetite. Serious side effects include mental/mood changes (such as hallucinations, depression, thoughts of suicide), slurred speech or difficulty talking, loss of coordination, trouble walking, memory problems, signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat), and vision changes.

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