Benzodiazepines

diazepam

skeletal muscle relaxant

• brand name = Valium

• acts on spinal cord

• spasticity and muscle spasm

diazepam, lorazepam, alprazdam, oxazepam, chlordiazepoxide

anxiolytic benzodiazepines

• Ativan, Xanax

• anxiety, panic, withdrawal

temazepam, triazolam, midazolam

sedative-hypnotic benzodiazepines

• short acting

• insomnia or anesthesia

diazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam

anticonvulsant benzodiazepines

• brand names = Valium and Ativan

• seizures and status epiliepticus