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Benzodiazepines (BZD, BDZ, BZs),
colloquially known as "benzos", are a
class of
depressant drugs whose core
chemical structure is the
fusion of a benzene...
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Benzodiazepine dependence (BZD dependence)
defines a
situation in
which one has
developed one or more of
either tolerance,
withdrawal symptoms, drug s****ing...
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tables below contain a
sample list of
benzodiazepines and
benzodiazepine analogs that are
commonly prescribed, with
their basic pharmacological characteristics...
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Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome (BZD withdrawal) is the
cluster of
signs and
symptoms that may
emerge when a
person who has been
taking benzodiazepines...
- The
effects of long-term
benzodiazepine use
include drug
dependence as well as the
possibility of
adverse effects on
cognitive function,
physical health...
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sites on
GABAAR proteins. Some
sedatives and anxiolytics, such as
benzodiazepines and
related medicines, act on
GABAAR subtype-dependent extracellular...
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Benzodiazepine overdose (BZD OD)
describes the
ingestion of one of the
drugs in the
benzodiazepine class in
quantities greater than are
recommended or...
- psychoactive, depressant, sedative, hypnotic,
anxiolytic drugs that are
benzodiazepine-like in uses, such as for
treating insomnia and anxiety. Nonbenzodiazepine...
- Lorazepam, sold
under the
brand name
Ativan among others, is a
benzodiazepine medication. It is used to
treat anxiety (including
anxiety disorders), trouble...
- sold
under the
brand name
Valium among others, is a
medicine of the
benzodiazepine family that acts as an anxiolytic. It is used to
treat a
range of conditions...
