Drug class
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive, central nervous system depressant medications widely prescribed for their sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant properties. Read more about Benzodiazepines
308 drugs in this class 121 manufacturers
Drugs in Benzodiazepines
AMITRIPTYLINE-CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE (amitriptyline HCl/chlordiazepoxide)
LORAZEPAM
RESTORIL (temazepam)
DIAZEPAM
ALPRAZOLAM ODT (alprazolam)
TEMAZEPAM
TRIAZOLAM
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HCL
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive, central nervous system depressant medications widely prescribed for their sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant properties.
They function as positive allosteric modulators of the gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor complex, enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABA and decreasing neuronal excitability throughout the brain.
Clinically, these agents are primarily indicated for the management of anxiety disorders, insomnia, acute seizure disorders such as status epilepticus, muscle spasticity, and alcohol withdrawal syndrome, as well as for procedural sedation.
Due to the risks of physical dependence, tolerance, addiction, and potentially severe withdrawal reactions, they are typically recommended for short-term or targeted acute use.
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dea.gov
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive, central nervous system depressant medications widely prescribed for their sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant properties
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nih.gov
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive, central nervous system depressant medications widely prescribed for their sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant properties Clinically, these agents are primarily indicated for the management of anxiety disorders, insomnia, acute seizure disorders such as status epilepticus, muscle spasticity, and alcohol withdrawal syndrome, as well as for procedural sedation Due to the risks of physical dependence, tolerance, addiction, and potentially s...
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benzoinfo.com
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive, central nervous system depressant medications widely prescribed for their sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant properties They function as positive allosteric modulators of the gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor complex, enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABA and decreasing neuronal excitability throughout the brain
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nih.gov
They function as positive allosteric modulators of the gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor complex, enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABA and decreasing neuronal excitability throughout the brain Clinically, these agents are primarily indicated for the management of anxiety disorders, insomnia, acute seizure disorders such as status epilepticus, muscle spasticity, and alcohol withdrawal syndrome, as well as for procedural sedation
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fda.gov
Due to the risks of physical dependence, tolerance, addiction, and potentially severe withdrawal reactions, they are typically recommended for short-term or targeted acute use
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