Assertion: benzodiazepine | /r/Causes | respiratory depression
Facets:
value: because of their muscle relaxant action
type: CAUSE
value: in susceptible individuals
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Because of their muscle relaxant action, benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression in susceptible individuals.
text: We remind healthcare professionals that benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs and opioids can both cause respiratory depression.
text: Medical emergency, including overdose: Benzodiazepines cause respiratory depression, or a slowing of the breathing and heart rate.