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In [[pharmacology]], '''benzodiazepines''' are a class of [[medication]]s that are "a group of two-ring heterocyclic compounds consisting of a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | {{subpages}} | ||
In [[pharmacology]], '''benzodiazepines''' are a class of [[medication]]s that are "a group of two-ring heterocyclic compounds consisting of a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> All benzodiazepines affect specific benzodiazepine receptors and modulate [[gamma-aminobutyric acid]]. Specific benzodiazepines also affect other neurotransmitters (e.g., [[clonazepam]] and [[alprazolam]] affect [[serotonin]]). | |||
Benzodiazepines are classifed as [[GABA modulator]]s, [[sedative]]s, and [[anti-anxiety agent]]s. Uses include the treatment of [[anxiety disorder]]s and [[alcohol withdrawal syndrome]]. | Benzodiazepines are classifed as [[GABA modulator]]s, [[sedative]]s, and [[anti-anxiety agent]]s. Uses include the treatment of [[anxiety disorder]]s and [[alcohol withdrawal syndrome]]. Some are used as [[anticonvulsant]]s and to treat [[musculoskeletal spasticity]]. | ||
Examples are: | Examples are: | ||
Revision as of 11:37, 4 June 2010
In pharmacology, benzodiazepines are a class of medications that are "a group of two-ring heterocyclic compounds consisting of a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring."[1] All benzodiazepines affect specific benzodiazepine receptors and modulate gamma-aminobutyric acid. Specific benzodiazepines also affect other neurotransmitters (e.g., clonazepam and alprazolam affect serotonin).
Benzodiazepines are classifed as GABA modulators, sedatives, and anti-anxiety agents. Uses include the treatment of anxiety disorders and alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Some are used as anticonvulsants and to treat musculoskeletal spasticity.
Examples are:
- Alprazolam
- Benzodiazepinones
- Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- Clorazepate dipotassium
- Estazolam
- Medazepam
- Midazolam (Versed)
- Triazolam
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Benzodiazepine (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.