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Why do you wean a patient off a short acting benzo with a long acting benzo?
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What is the difference between Xanax and valuim?
Valuim is a long acting benzo and xanax is a fast acting short lasting benzo
What is the strongest benzo out there that is long acting?
colonzepam (kolonipin)
Can you overdose on cyclobenzaprine?
Yes, though fatal overdoses on most Benzodiazepines are rare. In general though, the hypnotic(anti insomnia) benzodiazepines are much more toxic compared to the anxiolytic(anti anxiety) benzo's. Some of the more potent hypnotic benzo's have been fatal on their own in moderate doses. Long acting low potency anxiolytic benzo's such as Diazepam(Valium), Chlordiazepoxide(Librium), Prazepam(Reapam) and Clorazepate(Tranxene) are the least toxic. The moderate acting more potent anxiolytic benzos such as Bromazepam(Lexotan), Oxazepam(Seresta), Lorazepam(Temesta), Alprazolam(Xanax) and Clonazepam(Rivotril) are more toxic, but still not as toxic as any of the hypnotic benzo's. The long acting, low potency hypnotic benzo Flurazepam(Dalmadorm) is the least toxic of the hypnotic benzo's, and the moderately acting moderate to high potency hypnotic benzo's such as Nitrazepam(Mogadon), Temazepam(Normison), Flunitrazepam(Rohypnol) and Lormetazepam (Loramet/Noctamid) are pretty much the most toxic of all Benzo's, and are the most often the cause of fatal overdoses, even when taken on their own. Probably the most toxic of them all are the short acting Benzo's, such as Brotizolam(Lendormin), Triazolam(Halcion) and Midazolam(Dormicum).
How long does halcion stay in bloodstream after taking?
Its a strong benzo with a short half life that is not very soluble in water meaning it will take at least 2-4 days after a normal dose in a healthy adult patient
Is Albuterol long acting or short acting drug?
Albuterol is a short acting drug, and is usually taken through an inhaler for people with asthma.
What will happen if you draw cloudy insulin up first then clear insulin and give to a patient?
The "cloudy" insulins are long-acting, while the "clear" insulins are rapid or short-acting. Drawing up the clear insulins first prevents the vial of short-acting insulin from being contaminated with a long-acting insulin.
Is Ativan addictive?
Ativan is a wonder drug for panic, anxiety and sleep. It comes in 1and 2 mg pills, and is very effective.The only problem is that most doctors do not like to prescribe it long term because they think that it is addictive or hard to stop.I have been on and off ativan for 2 years and it is quite easy to stop.The doctor only gives me 1 month supply at a time though, its very frustrating!
What is the difference between NovoLog insulin and Novolin insulin for type 1 diabetes?
Novolin is a short-acting insulin, taken for correcting high blood glucose and before or after eating. Novolog is a long-lasting insulin, taken to stabilize blood glucose between the times that you take your short-acting doses.
How many units of insulin for a Blood glucose level of 278?
It depends on what kind of insulin you are taking....for example: insulin can be rapid acting, short acting, intermediate acting or long acting.
What are the various kinds of barbiturates?
Barbiturates are generally classified as ultra-short acting, short acting, intermediate acting, and long acting. Some trade and generic names: Amytal Sodium Butisol Sodium Luminal Nembutal Sodium Phenobarbital Seconal Sodium
How long after Ativan is given can you give Valium?
You can give Diazepam (Valium) next day after you give Lorazepam (Ativan). Lorazepam is short acting and diazepam is long acting.
Different Insulin Formulations?
Insulin comes in short-acting, long-acting and mixed formulations. Humalog is a rapid-acting insulin meant to cover a meal being eaten. Lantus is a long-acting insulin intended to provide coverage throughout the day.
