-pam and -lam: Benzodiazepines (Drug Ending Cheat Sheet)
If the drug ends in -pam or -lam, it's a benzodiazepine.
Benzodiazepines end in -pam (lorazepam, diazepam) or -lam (alprazolam, midazolam).
Common examples
Lorazepam, diazepam, alprazolam, midazolam, clonazepam, temazepam.
Antidote
Flumazenil.
Withdrawal
Seizures. Never stop abruptly in chronic users.
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