(Lorazepam) is an Antianxiety agent, Anticonvulsant, Antipanic agent, Antitremor agent, Sedative-hypnotic and also a Skeletal muscle relaxant adjunct, therefor a very versatile medication from the group of Benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines ((ben-zoe-dye-AZ-e-peens)) belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system). Other known brand names are Ativan or Novo-Lorazem