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All of the following benzodiazepines can be used in elderly and those with liver disease EXCEPT:

A
Lorazepam
B
Oxazepam
C
Triazolam
D
Diazepam
High-Yield Explanation
Diazepam is all purpose BZDs ,it has broad spectrum activity ,it generates active metabolites ,it is also long acting BZDs . Therefore the adverse effects are more pronounced especially in people with liver disease (as diazepam is metabolized in liver) & in older individuals ,it produces psychomotor side effects. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.

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