Which of the following benzodiazepines is used for oral moderate/minimal sedation in the dental office?

a. alprazolam (Xanax)
b. lorazepam (Ativan)
c. chlorazepate (Tranxene)
d. all of the above


d. Orally administered benzodiazepines include lorazepam (Ativan), chlorazepate (Tranxene), alprazolam (Xanax), and triazolam (Halcion). The patient can take the medication either the night before or one hour before the dental procedure. Oral benzodiazepines have the same drug interactions as the injectable benzodiazepines.

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