Adverse effects include drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, and sedation. Gastrointestinal side effects have also been reported including dry mouth and nausea. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics== Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics were listed in Current Psychotherapeutic Drugs published on June 15, 1998 as follows: Onset of action Intermediate to slow Plasma half life 14 hr for parent drug and 30-100 hr for its metabolite Peak plasma levels 1-3 hr for parent drug and 3-6 hf for its metabolite Metabolism Metabolized into desmethyldiazepam and 3-hydroxyhalazepam (in the liver) Excretion Excreted through kidneys Protein binding 98% bound to plasma protein
Halazepam
Oxazepam
Triazolam
Quazepam
Adinazolam
Bromazepam
Gidazepam
Nordazepam