Term
| Most common mental health disorder in US is: |
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| Benzos Not for long-term use |
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Definition
◦ Xanax
◦ Librium
◦ Valium
◦ Ativan
◦ Tranxene |
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Definition
Versed (midazolam) 30-60 minutes
Halcion (triazolam) 4-6 hours
Dalmane (flurazepam) 6-8 hours
Xanax (alpraxolam) duration of action is only
4-6 hours
Serax (oxazepam) 2-4 hours |
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Term
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Definition
Klonopin (clonazepam) duration of action
may last for weeks
Librium (chlordiazepoxide) duration of action
is several days
Tranxene (chloraxepate) duration of action
lasts for days |
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Term
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Definition
anxiety and panic
disorder |
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Definition
seizure disorders
and panic disorder |
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Term
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Definition
anxiety, seizure
disorders, alcohol withdrawal, muscle
spasms and for pre-op medication |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
preop sedation,
anesthetic induction |
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Definition
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Definition
affects serotonin and
dopamine receptors. No anticonvulsant or
muscle relaxant effects, no CNS depression
or sedation. Used for anxiety. |
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Term
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Definition
oldest sleeping
medication. Tolerance after two weeks
Not used much anymore |
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