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Chapter-04 Antianxiety Agents

BOOK TITLE: Nursing Drug Dosages and their Calculations

Author
1. Chattri GL
ISBN
9789386261076
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14225_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
1. Metro Multispeciality Hospital and Seth Mannulal Jagannath Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, Mahakoshal Hospital, Seth Mannulal Jagannathdas Trust Hospital and Research Centre and Metro Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Chapter keywords
Antianxiety agent, benzodiazepines, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, SSRI, alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clobazam, clonazepam

Abstract

Antianxiety drug, also called anxiolyticor minor tranquilizer, any drug that relieves symptoms of anxiety. Antianxiety agents include benzodiazepines, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and miscellaneous. Benzodiazepines include alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clobazam, clonazepam, diazepam, flurazepam, lorazepam, midazolam, and oxazepam. Miscellaneous include buspirone, hydroxyzine, venlafoxine, and zolpidem. Uses, dosages, and side effects of antianxiety agents are also discussed in this chapter.

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