Benzodiazepine_Conversion_Calculator v.1
Provides equivalents between different benzodiazepines.
Provides equivalents between different benzodiazepines.
Intended for use when interchanging benzodiazepines. This calculator should be used as a reference for oral benzodiazepine conversions. Equipotent benzodiazepine doses are reported as ranges due to paucity of literature supporting exact conversions, thus reported ranges are based on expert opinion and clinical experience published in psychiatric literature. Durations of action: -Very short acting: <6 hours -Short acting: 6-12 hours (ALPRAZolam, oxazepam, triazolam) -Intermediate acting: 12-24 hours (LORazepam, temazepam) -Long acting: >24 hours (chlordiazePOXIDE, diazePAM, clonazePAM)
Do not use to calculate the initial dose for a benzodiazepine naive patient.
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