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Benzodiazepine Metabolism
#Pharm #Pathophys #Metabolism #Benzodiazepines #Diazepam #Lorazepam #Oxazepam
Benzodiazepines #Diazepam ... #Lorazepam #Oxazepam
Alcohol Withdrawal Management Algorithm

Mild vs Moderate/Severe

#Management #Alcohol #Withdrawal #EtOH #Protocol #Algorithm #Phenobarbital #Diazepam #Valium
Phenobarbital #Diazepam
Pharmacologic Options for Management of Excited Delirium 
Benzodiazepines
 - Diazepam 
 - Lorazepam 
 - Midazolam
Benzodiazepines - Diazepam
Antiseizure Drugs 
Sodium Channel Blockers: Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Eslicarbazepine, Lamotrigine, Lacosamide, Phenytoin, fosphenytoin
Broad Spectrum: Valproate, Levetiracetam, Brivaracetam,
Benzodiazepines: Diazepam
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
therapeutic response to diazepam ... Therapeutic trial of diazepam ... typically decreased by diazepam ... Therapy: - BDZ: Diazepam
Time to effect and duration of action of IV benzodiazepines for anticonvulsant properties: Midazolam, Diazepam, Lorazepam
properties: Midazolam, Diazepam
Time to effect and duration of action of IV benzodiazepines for sedation (single dose): Midazolam, Diazepam,
dose): Midazolam, Diazepam
Medications for Acute Vertigo
 • Promethazine (Phenergan)
 • Ondansetron (Zofran)
 • Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
 • Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Lorazepam (Ativan) • Diazepam
Benzodiazepines used in Alcohol Withdrawal - Pharmacology
Dose - Route - Onset (minutes) - Duration (hours)
• Midazolam
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• Midazolam • Diazepam
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
2-4 mg IV • Diazepam