Benzodiazepine: Abuse & Therapeutic Uses, Pharmacology & Health Effects by Arman

Description: Benzodiazepine by Armando L. Soto, Carolina F. Reyes Although benzodiazepines are among the most commonly prescribed medications, owing to their roles in multiple areas of therapeutic action as anxiolytics, sedative hypnotics, anticonvulsants and muscle relaxants, they are also highly addictive. Long-term use can lead to dependency, rebound anxiety, memory impairment and withdrawal. In this book, the authors discuss the abuse and therapeutic uses, pharmacology and health effects of benzodiazepine. Topics include the effects of benzodiazepine during prolonged administration and under conditions of stress; anxiolytic-like effect and excessive side actions produced by benzodiazepines in the elderly; risk factors for benzodiazepine dependence in women with major depression or anxiety disorders; flumazenil slow-infusion in the treatment of high dose benzodiazepine dependence; benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome; and encephalopathies related to exogenous or endogenous benzodiazepines. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Although benzodiazepines are among the most commonly prescribed medications, owing to their roles in multiple areas of therapeutic action as anxiolytics, sedative hypnotics, anticonvulsants and muscle relaxants, they are also highly addictive. Long-term use can lead to dependency, rebound anxiety, memory impairment and withdrawal. In this book, the authors discuss the abuse and therapeutic uses, pharmacology and health effects of benzodiazepine. Topics include the effects of benzodiazepine during prolonged administration and under conditions of stress; anxiolytic-like effect and excessive side actions produced by benzodiazepines in the elderly; risk factors for benzodiazepine dependence in women with major depression or anxiety disorders; flumazenil slow-infusion in the treatment of high dose benzodiazepine dependence; benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome; and encephalopathies related to exogenous or endogenous benzodiazepines. Table of Contents Preface; The Effects of Benzodiazepines during Prolonged Administration & Under the Conditions of Stress; Applying Benzodiazepine Discontinuation Strategies in Everyday Practice; Higher Side Actions of Benzodiazepines in the Elderly: Clinical & Basic Aspects; Risk Factors for Benzodiazepine Dependence in Women with Major Depression or Anxiety Disorders; Flumazenil Slow-Infusion in the Treatment of High Dose Benzodiazepine Dependence; Encephalopathies Related to Exogenous or Endogenous Benzodiazepines. Details ISBN1620816423 Publisher Nova Science Publishers Inc Year 2012 ISBN-10 1620816423 ISBN-13 9781620816424 Format Hardcover Imprint Nova Science Publishers Inc Subtitle Abuse & Therapeutic Uses, Pharmacology & Health Effects Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 615.7882 Author Carolina F. Reyes Short Title BENZODIAZEPINE Language English Media Book Pages 192 Illustrations Illustrations Publication Date 2012-10-19 UK Release Date 2012-10-19 AU Release Date 2012-10-19 NZ Release Date 2012-10-19 US Release Date 2012-10-19 Edited by Carolina F Reyes Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:51356414;

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