Benzodiazepines are extremely useful medications for management of anxiety disorders and alcohol withdrawal
states. As these medications are often used in patients with alcoholic
liver disease, however, the hepatic function may affect benzodiazepine
metabolism. Which of the following benzodiazepines is not dependent
on hepatic enzymes for metabolism and is thus relatively safe in
patients with liver disease?
A. Clonazepam.
B. Oxazepam.
C. Alprazolam.
D. Midazolam.
E. Triazolam.
