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alprazolam (Xanax)
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most commonly prescribed
habit forming |
tx: 1) anxiety
2) panic attacks |
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lorazepam (Ativan)
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most commonly used benzodiazepines
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tx: 1) anxiety
2) DT withdrawals 3) status epilepticus |
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clonazepam (Klonopin)
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an adjunct in seizure trmt.
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tx: 1) absence seizures
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temazepam (Restoril)
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insomnia
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diazepam (Valium)
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occassionally used before surgery
IV for status epilepticus |
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triazolam (Halcion)
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one of the 1st benzodiazepines on the market
rapid action / short duration due to rapid absorption and metabolism |
used for inducing sleep
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midazolam (Versed)
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IV before surgery
produces sedation and amnesia |
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flunitrazepam (Rohypnol)
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10x as strong as Valium
not legal in US |
aka "roofies" - date rape
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