Treatment Gidazepam

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Gidazepam

Found in:  

Fentanyl, BZD

Type/Reason added:  

Long acting BZD

Relative Potency:  

N/A

Overview

The Effects

Treatment Options

Supportive Care:

Monitoring vital signs and respiratory support.

Antidote:

Flumazenil can be used to reverse its effects, though this is rarely necessary.

Pharmacokinetics and Dynamics

Metabolism:

Gidazepam is a prodrug metabolized in the liver to dihydroxyphenazepam, which is responsible for its anxiolytic effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions:

Gidazepam should not be combined with other central nervous system depressants, such as alcohol, opioids, or barbiturates, as this increases the risk of excessive sedation, respiratory depression, and overdose. Drugs affecting liver enzymes may alter the metabolism of gidazepam, impacting its efficacy or toxicity.