Benzodiazepine

(such as esomeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole); or if you have any other allergies. (-- removed HTML --) (-- removed HTML --) (-- removed HTML --) Interactions (-- removed HTML --) Possible interactions with omeprazole capsules include benzodiazepines, clopidogrel, antifungal or antibiotic medications. Omeprazole may significantly decrease the effects of these drugs and make them less active over time. Consult with your doctor about any medications you are taking, before your treatment…

Morphine (MS Contin®, Avinza®, Kadian®, Embeda®, others) Morphine treats moderate-to-severe pain and is a Schedule 2 opioid. Although once available only as a rapidly acting formulation, long-acting products are now routinely prescribed to treat chronic pain. Morphine is the most prominent and active ingredient in opium. It was first extracted from opium some 200 years ago. Morphine is as easy to abuse as heroin and carries the same risks as heroin. To reduce the potential for abuse, the newer…

witnessing a murder, to name a just few. However, GAD is caused by genetic contributions (Noyes et al, 1987) and specific familial predispositions. To treat both these anxiety disorders, drugs and psychological treatments are used. In specific to GAD, Benzodiazepines are most often prescribed as they provide short-term relief (Barlow et al,…

Throughout our lives we watch and find enjoyment through many different films and cinemas. A lot of the time we find ourselves critiquing the movie based on many different factors such as the quality of writing, acting or actors, the film quality, or the way we are entertained by it. In many movies are disabilities and disorders we can see in psychology that are portrayed in different ways, and it is important we call attention to these movies and critique them through a scientific lens. In many…

parents. After three months of outpatient treatment, Marty tried one of the oldest tricks in the book. She came to my office unannounced at 5:00 PM on a Friday with two male friends demanding a prescription for Xanax®, a benzodiazepine. (Opioids can be deadly when used with benzodiazepines.) Marty had assumed I would quickly agree so I could finish my work for the week. Marty refused to provide a urine sample for a drug test. It was clear her problem with drugs was only worsening. Marty needed…

I interviewed Susan on September 9, 2016 about the medications she takes for her mental health. Susan is a single, 45-year-old female, and has one daughter, Hannah, age 16. Susan and Hannah’s father were divorced when Hannah was three years old. Hannah currently lives with Susan during the week and visits her father, who lives about an hour away, every other weekend, some holidays, and several weeks during the summer. Susan lives in a Los Angeles suburb and works full-time, with an hour commute…

potentially detrimental effects on both the hepatic and renal systems. 5. Why should diazepam be avoided in the elderly? Diazepam should be avoided in the elderly population due to increased sensitivity to benzodiazepine and decreased metabolism of this long acting mediation. All benzodiazepines carry the risk of cognitive impairment, delirium, falls, fractures, and MVCs. Diazepam may be appropriate when the patient is monitored closely during seizures or situations like acute alcohol…

great pace, and allow your body to be more alert, have more energy and greater ability of attention. Stimulants also raise your “heart rate, blood sugar, and blood pressure.” (WebMD “Substance”) Benzodiazepines , include drugs like Valium and Xanax both very popular drug that are commonly abused. Benzodiazepines are used to treat anxiety, stress reactions, and panic attacks. These drugs are very helpful, but are very easy to develop a dependence or addiction to them. Central Nervous System…

status should be monitored to prevent the potential of fluid volume deficits (Kneisl et al., 2009). Medication management includes administration of magnesium sulfate to replace magnesium hence preventing seizures and also managing irritability. Benzodiazepines such as diazepam will be administered to prevent delirium tremens and thiamine will be administered. Mirrojello et al. (2015) state that blood alcohol concentration tests should be performed as a routine and these tests include complete…

Once someone realizes that they have an addiction, the next step is to find the right treatment plan. Everyone is different, so it is important to find a program that offers customized care. In general, most patients will begin with detox before transitioning to rehab. Afterward, they can continue their treatment through a lifelong treatment plan. Figuring Out a Treatment Plan The initial step is recognizing that there is a problem. This problem can be solved through a variety of different…