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
An antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class.
- chlordiazepoxide
A tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of al...
- diazepam
A tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing...
- estazolam
A frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom).
- lorazepam
Tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia.
- midazolam
An injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing...
- temazepam
A frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and...
- triazolam
A form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill;...
Also contains
- nitrazepam
A hypnotic and sedative drug of the benzodiazepine type.