Toxicological Emergencies

Benzodiazepines
Librium (chlodiazepoxide) was the first benzodiazepine introduced in 1961.  Since that time over 50 new benzodiazepines have been used clinically.  The most common benzodiazepines used currently include:
  • Diazepam (Valium)
  • Lorazepam (Ativan)
  • Alprazolam (Xanax, Niravam)
  • Clonazepam (Klonopin)