Benzodiazepines Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Drugs
A
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Diazepam (Valium)
Midazolam (Versed)
2
Q
MOA
A
GABA agonist (GABA is an inhibitory transmitter)
3
Q
Indications
A
Seizures (first line), insomnia, anxiety, sedation, muscle relaxant
4
Q
AE/SE
A
Muscle weakness, hypotension, sedation, resp depression, tachycardia
Black box warning: risk for dependency. Do not mix with other CNS depressants
5
Q
Reversal agent
A
Flumazenil (not often given - reverses benzo effect on seizures)
