Benzodiazepines

Background

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

Equivalent Oral Doses

Generic (Trade Name) Oral Dose
Alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5 mg
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) 25 mg
Diazepam (Valium) 5 mg
Flurazepam (Dalmane) 15 mg
Lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg
Midazolam (Versed) 5 mg
Oxazepam (Serax) 15 mg

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