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| [[Alprazolam]] (Xanax)||0. | | [[Alprazolam]] (Xanax)||0.5mg | ||
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| [[Chlordiazepoxide]] (Librium)|| | | [[Chlordiazepoxide]] (Librium)||25mg | ||
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| [[Diazepam]] (Valium)|| | | [[Diazepam]] (Valium)||5mg | ||
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| [[Flurazepam]] (Dalmane)|| | | [[Flurazepam]] (Dalmane)||15mg | ||
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| [[Lorazepam]] (Ativan)||1mg | | [[Lorazepam]] (Ativan)||1mg | ||
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| [[Midazolam]] (Versed)|| | | [[Midazolam]] (Versed)||5mg | ||
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| [[Oxazepam]] (Serax)|| | | [[Oxazepam]] (Serax)||15mg | ||
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Revision as of 04:09, 19 July 2016
Background
- Class of GABA Receptor Agonists
- Binding results in inhibition of neuronal firing
Equivalent Oral Doses
| Generic (Trade Name) | Oral Dose |
| 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