Stronger Boxed Warning for Benzodiazepines

Am J Nurs. 2021 Mar 1;121(3):22-23. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000737284.82549.8f.

Abstract

The boxed warning for drugs in the benzodiazepine class has been strengthened to further emphasize the risk of overdose and death, especially if combined with opioids, alcohol, or illicit drugs, and the risk of abuse, misuse, addiction, physical dependence, and withdrawal.

MeSH terms

  • Benzodiazepines / adverse effects*
  • Drug Labeling*
  • Drug Overdose / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Prescription Drug Misuse / prevention & control*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology

Substances

  • Benzodiazepines