Benzodiazepines Drugs Flashcards
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List the Brand name drugs for lorazepam
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Restoril, Xanax, Versed, Ativan
2
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Ativan
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Intermediate acting benzo. Used to help alcohol withdrawal. Can be given by IV push
3
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Xanax
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Used for GAD, short-term relief.
4
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Valium
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Long acting benzo. Used for muscle spasms other anxiety
5
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Buspirone
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Scheduled basis. No bad side effects
6
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Lithium
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Used for mania. Low therapeutic range. Dont use of kidney problems. Low therapeutic range between 1-1.5. Look at sodium and GI comfort
7
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Amitriptyline
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Aka Elavil, helps with insomnia and neuropathic pain
8
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MAOI
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Used for Parkinson’s. Don’t use with Thyramine products