Benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety)

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Last updated 9:08 AM on 9/9/26
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drugs in class

lorazepam (Ativan)

alprazolam (Xanax)

diazepam (Valium)

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properties/MOA

·       Sedative-hypnotic

·       Anticonvulsant

·       Muscle relaxant

Anxiolytic

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effects/adverse rxn

·       CNS depression (sedation)

·       Antegrade amnesia

·       Resp. depression

·       Abuse

Paradoxical effects

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contraindications

·       Contraindicated w/breastfeeding

→ transfers to baby

Use in caution in clients w/resp. disease/problems

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nursing info

·       Take w/food

·       Give IV slowly (1-2 min)

·       ALWAYS know BP and O2 before giving any CNS depressant

·       BZD reversal agent:

→ flumazenil (Romazicon)