Benzodiazepines Flashcards

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What are benzodiazepines?

A

Valium

Anxiolytics, hyp, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, pre-anesthetic

NOT NON SELECTIVE CNS DEPRESSANTS!!

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What’s the mech of action for benzodiazepines?

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⬆️ effects of GABA at some GABAa receptors

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