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Benzodiazepines - Drug Toxicity


Latest prescription information about Benzodiazepines. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.

Drug Name : Benzodiazepines

Indication :


The drug is chemically related to central nervous depressants used as a sedative hypnotics to treat sleep disorders, anxiety, alcohol, seizure disorders.

Normal Values :


Negative

Critical Values :


> 300 ng/mL

Test Method :


Immunoassay, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC).

Side effects :


The drug in low doses can cause sedation, drowsiness, blurred vision, fatigue, mental depression, and loss of coordination. In higher doses causes confusion, slurred speech, hypotension, and diminished reflexes.

Related Drugs :


Diazepam
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