Benzodiazepine

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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] Benzodiazepines modulate gamma-aminobutyric acid.

Benzodiazepines are classifed as GABA modulators, sedatives, and anti-anxiety agents. Uses include the treatment of anxiety disorders and alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

Examples are:

  • Alprazolam
  • Benzodiazepinones
    • Anthramycin
    • Bromazepam
    • Clonazepam
    • Devazepide
    • Diazepam (Valium)
    • Flumazenil
    • Flunitrazepam
    • Flurazepam
    • Lorazepam
    • Nitrazepam
    • Oxazepam
    • Pirenzepine
    • Prazepam
    • Temazepam
  • Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
  • Clorazepate dipotassium
  • Estazolam
  • Medazepam
  • Midazolam (Versed)
  • Triazolam

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Benzodiazepine (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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