PharmaFactz - * MNEMONIC * How to Recall Benzodiazepine Classes! Benzodiazepines are classified into short-acting, intermediate-acting and long-acting drugs. Here are some great ways to recall which drug belongs to which class!
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![A patient requested refills for 2 benzodiazepine agents at the same time (alprazolam and clonazepam). Is this ever appropriate? A patient requested refills for 2 benzodiazepine agents at the same time (alprazolam and clonazepam). Is this ever appropriate?](https://images.ctfassets.net/59984t4qg9dz/ppm_wysiwyg_fid4869_asset/9b6e699b91b6b3a9c5dc0a0f55485171/t1.png)