On hygienic regulation of benzodiazepines

Med Tr Prom Ekol. 2016 Aug:(5):32-36.
[Article in English, Russian]

Abstract

Experimental studies covered risk of possible toxic influence by medications - derivatives of 1.4-benzodiazepine - in single and multiple intake by intragastric way, inhalation and skin application. The authors give recommendations on hygienic regulation of 1.4-benzodiazepine derivatives - alprazolam, diazepam, mezapam and nozepam. The study results served as a base for specifying approximate safe level of exposure to alprazolam at level of 0.1 mg/m³, diazepam - 0.2 mg/m³, mezapam - 0.3 mg/m³ and nozepam at level of 1.0 mg/m³ in the air of workplace.

MeSH terms

  • Air Pollutants, Occupational / toxicity*
  • Animals
  • Benzodiazepines / toxicity*
  • Dogs
  • Drug Industry*
  • Female
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Inhalation Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Maximum Tolerated Dose
  • Mice
  • Occupational Health / standards*
  • Rabbits
  • Rats
  • Species Specificity
  • Toxicity Tests

Substances

  • Air Pollutants, Occupational
  • Benzodiazepines