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Temperature Sensitivity
Question:My paramedic unit recently began carrying Ativan. The problem is that we are now being told that it will be pulled from the unit because it is temp. sensitive. We were told at first that we would just have to replace it monthly but the company is now doing studies and finding that thisthat this may not be good enough. Can you offer any more info?
Answer:Ativan is a drug used to sedate individuals or treatment of anxiety. I really have no idea why you even carry this drug since it requires strict inventory control like any narcotic or sedative. Information on heat sensitivity and out-dating can best he obtained from the company which manufactures it (Wyeth-Ayerst Labs).
