Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines
– Depresses the CNS and supresses seizure activity.
Drugs includes:
- Klonopin
- Tranxene
- Valium
Used for:
- Seizures
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Epilepsy
Side Effects/ Adverse Reaction
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Respiratory Depression
– Tell patient to not taper the drug abruptly.
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