BZDs Flashcards
Not metabolized by liver?
1) Lorazepam
2) Oxazepam
3) Temazepam
Long acting (half life >20 hrs)?
1) Diazepam
2) Clonazepam
Intermediate acting (half life 6-20 hrs)?
1) Alprazolam
2) Lorazepam
3) Oxazepam
4) Temazepam
Short acting (half life <6 hrs)?
1) Triazolam
2) Midazolam
3) Fluorazepam
Rapid onset long acting?
Diazepam
Diazepam uses?
1) Detox
2) Seizures
Clonazepam uses?
Anxiety, including panic attacks
Avoid in renal dysfunction?
Clonazepam
Alprazolam uses?
Anxiety, including panic attacks
High abuse potential due to rapid onset causing euphoria?
Alrpazolam
Lorazepam uses?
1) Panic attacks
2) Detox
3) Agitation
Oxazepam uses?
Detox
Triazolam uses?
Insomnia
Primarily used in medical and surgical setting?
Short actings
What if you induce withdrawal too quickly, such as giving flumazenil?
Seizures and death