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*Used in Europe and Asia for Insomnia and Pre-op sedation | *Used in Europe and Asia for Insomnia and Pre-op sedation | ||
*Used in US as "date-rape" agent | *Used in US as "date-rape" agent | ||
*An intermediate acting [[benzodiazepine]] | |||
*Has strong affinity for benzodiazepine receptor | *Has strong affinity for benzodiazepine receptor | ||
Revision as of 08:23, 18 April 2016
Background
- Used in Europe and Asia for Insomnia and Pre-op sedation
- Used in US as "date-rape" agent
- An intermediate acting benzodiazepine
- Has strong affinity for benzodiazepine receptor
Clinical Features
- CNS depression within 30 minutes
- Patients can usually be aroused with noxious stimuli
- Half life 16-35 hours but coma can last 48h
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- Rosen's