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CMS Manual System - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals

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Medication Issues <strong>and</strong> Concerns<br />

diphenhydramine <strong>and</strong><br />

hydroxyzine<br />

maintain or improve the resident‘s function<br />

Total Daily Dose Thresholds for Anxiolytic<br />

Medications<br />

Generic Medication Dosage<br />

flurazepam 15 mg<br />

chlordiazepoxide 20 mg<br />

clorazepate 15 mg<br />

diazepam 5 mg<br />

clonazepam 1.5 mg<br />

quazepam 7.5 mg<br />

estazolam 0.5 mg<br />

alprazolam 0.75 mg<br />

oxazepam 30 mg<br />

lorazepam 2 mg<br />

Duration<br />

If used to manage behavior, stabilize mood, or<br />

treat a psychiatric disorder, refer to Section V –<br />

Tapering <strong>of</strong> a Medication Dose/Gradual Dose<br />

Reduction (GDR) in the guidance<br />

Adverse Consequences<br />

May increase risk <strong>of</strong> confusion, sedation, <strong>and</strong> falls<br />

Indications<br />

meprobamate Indications<br />

Cardiovascular<br />

medications (including<br />

antihypertensives)<br />

Not appropriate for use as an anxiolytic<br />

Highly addictive <strong>and</strong> sedating medication; not<br />

indicated for use in older individuals<br />

Dosage/Duration<br />

All antiarrhythmics Adverse Consequences<br />

Those who have used meprobamate for prolonged<br />

periods may be physically <strong>and</strong>/or psychologically<br />

dependent <strong>and</strong> may need to be withdrawn slowly<br />

Cardiac antiarrhythmics can have serious adverse

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