Benzodiazepines

1. Side Effects

1.1. Sedation, dry mouth, headache, bradycardia, constipation, elevated LFTs, urinary retention, confusion, anger/hostility,

2. Contraindications

2.1. narrow angle glaucoma, pregnancy, alcohol intoxication, shock, coma, elderly, allergy,

3. Indications

3.1. Anxiety, insomnia, muslce spasms, spasticity, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, pre-op anxiety, sedation

4. Drug Interactions

4.1. Drugs, Alcohol, CNS depressant, oral contraceptives