Benzodiazepines: Difference between revisions
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| Alprazolam (Xanax)||0.5 mg | | [[Alprazolam]] (Xanax)||0.5 mg | ||
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| Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)||25 mg | | [[Chlordiazepoxide]] (Librium)||25 mg | ||
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| Diazepam (Valium)||5 mg | | [[Diazepam]] (Valium)||5 mg | ||
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| Flurazepam (Dalmane)||15 mg | | [[Flurazepam]] (Dalmane)||15 mg | ||
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| Lorazepam (Ativan)||1 mg | | [[Lorazepam]] (Ativan)||1 mg | ||
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| Midazolam (Versed)||5 mg | | [[Midazolam]] (Versed)||5 mg | ||
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| Oxazepam (Serax)||15 mg | | [[Oxazepam]] (Serax)||15 mg | ||
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Revision as of 21:52, 19 December 2014
Background
- Class of GABA Receptor Agonists
- Binding results in inhibition of neuronal firing
Equivalent Oral Doses
| Generic (Trade Name) | Oral Dose |
| Alprazolam (Xanax) | 0.5 mg |
| Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) | 25 mg |
| Diazepam (Valium) | 5 mg |
| Flurazepam (Dalmane) | 15 mg |
| Lorazepam (Ativan) | 1 mg |
| Midazolam (Versed) | 5 mg |
| Oxazepam (Serax) | 15 mg |
Uses
- Sedation
- Seizures
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Panic Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Muscle Spasms