Benzodiazepines (BZD's) Flashcards
1
Q
Alprazolam
A
Intermediate Acting
2
Q
Clonazepam
A
Intermediate Acting
3
Q
Diazepam
A
Long Acting (IV&PO)
4
Q
Flurazepam
A
Long Acting
5
Q
Lorazepam
A
Intermediate Acting (IV & PO). Used for Alcohol-withdrawal seizures
6
Q
Midazolam
A
Short Acting (IV Only). Used for procedures
7
Q
Temazepam
A
Intermediate Acting
8
Q
Triazolam
A
Short Acting
9
Q
end in ‘-azepam’ or ‘azolam’
A
a
10
Q
Mechanism of action
A
GABA-ergic Agonist
11
Q
SE
A
Rebound insomina/ Anxiety, Memory loss (ruffies). Dowsiness. Irritability, ataxia
12
Q
BDZ-receptor Antagonist (antidot)
A
Flumazenil. Doesnt last long
