Drugs
 | Benzodiazepines
 | Most commonly used
| Wide safety margin (usually)
| Oral & intravenous formulation
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| Neuroleptics
| Traditional in some areas
| Major tranquilliser with opiate
| Less safe | | | |
| Anaesthetic agents
| Propofol
| Most potent and flexible
| Very controllable
| Easily produce unconsciousness | | | | |
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