Lancashire and South Cumbria
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4 Central nervous system
04-01-02 Benzodiazepines

Diazepam
Formulary

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

Anxiety.


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Lorazepam
Formulary

Tablets 1mg

Short term use in anxiety and insomnia.


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Chlordiazepoxide
Formulary

Capsules 5mg, 10mg

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


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Diazepam
Formulary
Injection (solution) 10mg/2mL
Injection (emulsion) (Diazemuls®) 10mg/2mL


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Lorazepam injection
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Oxazepam
Formulary

Tablets 10mg, 15mg

Depending on local protocols, Oxazepam may be usedfor in-patient alcohol detoxification of patients with significant hepatic impairment where a short-acting benzodiazepine would be preferred.


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Alprazolam
Formulary

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Chlordiazepoxide
Formulary

Anxiety.


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