Benzodiazepines: Difference between revisions
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*Binding results in inhibition of neuronal firing | *Binding results in inhibition of neuronal firing | ||
==Commonly Used Benzodiazepines== | ==Commonly Used Benzodiazepines and Equivalent Oral Doses== | ||
*Alprazolam (Xanax) | *Alprazolam (Xanax)-0.5mg | ||
*Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) | *Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)-25mg | ||
*Diazepam (Valium) | *Diazepam (Valium)-5mg | ||
*Flurazepam (Dalmane) | *Flurazepam (Dalmane)-15mg | ||
*Lorazepam (Ativan) | *Lorazepam (Ativan)-1mg | ||
*Midazolam (Versed) | *Midazolam (Versed)-5mg | ||
*Oxazepam (Serax) | *Oxazepam (Serax)-15mg | ||
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
Revision as of 22:55, 2 September 2014
Background
- Class of GABA Receptor Agonists
- Binding results in inhibition of neuronal firing
Commonly Used Benzodiazepines and Equivalent Oral Doses
- Alprazolam (Xanax)-0.5mg
- Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)-25mg
- Diazepam (Valium)-5mg
- Flurazepam (Dalmane)-15mg
- Lorazepam (Ativan)-1mg
- Midazolam (Versed)-5mg
- Oxazepam (Serax)-15mg
Uses
- Sedation
- Seizures
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Panic Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Muscle Spasms