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Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary

4 Central nervous system

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04-01-02 Benzodiazepines

Chlordiazepoxide

Formulary

Capsules 5mg, 10mg

Chlordiazepoxide is also used in a reducing regime for the management of acute alcohol withdrawal. See trust Clinical Guidelines.

Diazepam

Formulary

Injection (solution) 10mg/2mL
Injection (emulsion) (Diazemuls^�) 10mg/2mL

Diazepam

Formulary

Tablets 2mg, 5mg, 10mg
Liquid 2mg/5mL
Rectal tubes 2.5mg/1.25mL, 5mg/2.5mL, 10mg/2.5mL

Lorazepam

Formulary

Tablets 1mg

Oxazepam

Formulary

Tablets 10mg, 15mg

Oxazepam should be reserved for in-patient alcohol detoxification of patients with significant hepatic impairment where a short-acting benzodiazepine would be preferred. It may also be used in older patients who have been taking it long-term where a switch or discontinuation could pose a risk to the patient

Alprazolam

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