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Latest revision as of 23:16, 21 November 2020

Background

  • Class of GABA Receptor Agonists
  • Binding results in inhibition of neuronal firing

Table

Generic (Trade Name) Equivalent Oral Dose Onset Duration
Alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5mg
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) 25mg
Diazepam (Valium) 5mg 2-5 min (IV)
Flurazepam (Dalmane) 15mg
Lorazepam (Ativan) 1mg 5-20 min (IV); 15-30 min (IM) 6-8 H
Midazolam (Versed) 5mg 15 min (IM) 2 H
Oxazepam (Serax) 15mg

Uses

See Also

References