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Drug Reference

Electrolyte Repletion

Benzodiazepine Oral Equivalence Reference

DrugOral DosePeakHalf-life
Alprazolam0.5 mg PO1-2 hrs6-12h
Chlordiazepoxide25 mg PO2-4 hrs24-48h, metabolites up to 200h
Clonazepam0.5 mg PO1-4 hrs30-40h
Diazepam5 mg PO1-1.5h48-100h, metabolites up to 200h
Lorazepam1 mg PO2h12h

Diuretics

PO: 80 mg Furosemide = 20 mg torsemide = 1 mg bumetanide IV: 40 mg Furosemide = 20 mg torsemide = 1 mg bumetanide