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benzodiazepines Flashcards

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uses

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sedation 
hypnotic 
anxiolytic 
anticonvulsant 
muscle relaxant
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withdrawing benzodizepines

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withdrawn in steps of ~1/8 of daily dose every 14days

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suggested protocol for withdrawal

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  • switch pt to equivalent dose of diazepam

- reduce dose diazepem by 2/2.5mg every 2-3wks

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benzodiazepine MOA

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enhance effect of inhibitory GABA by increasing frequency of chloride channels

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barbituates MOA

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enhance effect inhibitory GABA by increasing duration of chloride channel opening

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