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==Background==
==Background==
*Also known as Rohypnol
*Used in Europe and Asia for Insomnia and Pre-op sedation
*Used in Europe and Asia for Insomnia and Pre-op sedation
*Used in US as "date-rape" agent
*Used in US as "date-rape" agent
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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Sedatve/hypnotic toxicity types}}
==Evaluation==


==Diagnosis==


==Management==
==Management==


==Disposition==
==Disposition==


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Benzodiazepines]]
*[[Sedative/hypnotic toxicity]]


==External Links==
==External Links==


==References==
==References==
*Rosen's
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Latest revision as of 06:34, 13 July 2017

Background

  • Also known as Rohypnol
  • Used in Europe and Asia for Insomnia and Pre-op sedation
  • Used in US as "date-rape" agent
  • An intermediate acting benzodiazepine
  • Has strong affinity for benzodiazepine receptor

Clinical Features

  • CNS depression within 30 minutes
  • Patients can usually be aroused with noxious stimuli
  • Half life 16-35 hours but coma can last 48h

Differential Diagnosis

Sedative/hypnotic toxicity

Evaluation

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References