Benzodiazepine

Of muscle relaxant and minor tranquilizer.

Any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency.

This concept's ID is @1~15020

Brand

  • alprazolam 0 facts

    An antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class.

  • chlordiazepoxide 0 facts

    A tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of al...

  • diazepam 0 facts

    A tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing...

  • estazolam 0 facts

    A frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom).

  • lorazepam 0 facts

    Tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia.

  • midazolam 0 facts

    An injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing...

  • temazepam 0 facts

    A frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and...

  • triazolam 0 facts

    A form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill;...

Also contains

  • nitrazepam 0 facts

    A hypnotic and sedative drug of the benzodiazepine type.