by Eric Christianson | Oct 11, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In this article, we are going to share some of the most clinically important similarities and differences when comparing midazolam versus lorazepam. Both medications are part of the benzodiazepine class and have effects such as sedation, hypnosis, decreased anxiety,...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 23, 2022 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Lorazepam and clonazepam are both from the benzodiazepine family. I see them both used in clinical practice on a regular basis. While their pharmacology actions are essentially identical, there are some pharmacokinetic, dosage form, and indication differences you...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 23, 2022 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Z-drugs, otherwise known as benzodiazepine receptor agonists, are used to help patients with insomnia that is associated with difficulty falling asleep (sleep latency), difficulty staying asleep (sleep maintenance), or not feeling rested after a night’s sleep (sleep...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 16, 2022 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to over 5% of the United States population and that number continues to grow. This class of medications is responsible for facilitating the binding of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA-A at various GABA receptors throughout the...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 5, 2020 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacokinetics Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Comparison Table of Oral Benzodiazepine Benzodiazepines or “benzos” are a class of psychoactive drugs that are used to treat insomnia and anxiety. While we want to discuss the differences amongst these agents, we must remember that when comparing oral benzodiazepines,...
