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Clinical Update

Benzodiazepines: The Basics and Beyond

October 31, 2023
Audrey Abelleira, PharmD, BCPP
From The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
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Audrey Abelleira, PharmD, BCPP. Clinical pharmacist practitioner, VA Connecticut Healthcare System; clinical instructor, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.

Dr. Abelleira has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Benzodiazepines vary widely in their pharmacologic properties such as half-life, lipophilicity, and medication interactions. Here, we review the essential pharmacology of the prominent benzodiazepine agents and draw clinical correlates to how these properties translate to patient care.

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Table Of Contents
Learning Objectives, Benzodiazepines, CATR, October/November/December 2023
Benzodiazepines: The Basics and Beyond
Deprescribing Benzos: A How-To Guide
When and How Should We Prescribe Benzos?
Xylazine: An Emerging Threat in the Opioid Overdose Epidemic
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CME Post-Test, Benzodiazepines, CATR, October/November/December 2023
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