Comparisons
 | Diazepam
 | Best anxiolytic, poor amnesic
| Minimal CVS depression
| Long duration of action ( > 4 hours )
 | Active metabolites which prolong action
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| Temazepam
| Good hypnotic
| Short duration of action ( < 4 hours )
| Not available for IV or IM administration
| Some dysphoric reactions in young adults | | | | |
| Midazolam
| Short duration ( < 2 hours )
| Best amnesic, good hypnotic
| Some CVS depression
| Readily produces GENERAL ANAESTHESIA | | | | |
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