Benzodiazepines

Background

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

Commonly Used Benzodiazepines

  • Alprazolam (Xanax)
  • Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
  • Diazepam (Valium)
  • Flurazepam (Dalmane)
  • Lorazepam (Ativan)
  • Midazolam (Versed)
  • Oxazepam (Serax)

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