Aspects of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of benzodiazepines with particular reference to clobazam

Abstract

The pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the benzodiazepines are discussed and differences which may be important in the clinical situation are stressed. Clobazam, one of a new generation of benzodiazepines, is discussed in relation to the 1,4-benzodiazepines.