Benzodiazepines

A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.

Benzodiazepines are a class of agents that work on the central nervous system, acting selectively on gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABA-A) receptors in the brain. It enhances response to the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, by opening GABA-activated chloride channels and allowing chloride ions to enter the neuron, making the neuron negatively charged and resistant to excitation.

Benzodiazepines are similar in pharmacological action but have different potencies, and some benzodiazepine work better in treatment of particular conditions. Benzodiazepines are used as sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics, anticonvulsants and muscle relaxants.

Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
Diastat Pediatric (More...) generic name: diazepam	0 reviews	Rate it	0.0
Paxipam (More...) generic name: halazepam	0 reviews	Rate it	0.0
Valrelease (More...) generic name: diazepam	0 reviews	Rate it	0.0
Diastat AcuDial (More...) generic name: diazepam	1 review	Rate it	5.0
Tranxene SD (More...) generic name: clorazepate	1 review	Rate it	5.5
Diastat (Pro, More...) generic name: diazepam	1 review	Rate it	7.0
Tranxene T-Tab (Pro, More...) generic name: clorazepate	0 reviews	Rate it	7.0
Lorazepam Intensol (Pro, More...) generic name: lorazepam	3 reviews	Rate it	7.3
Restoril (Pro, More...) generic name: temazepam	26 reviews	Rate it	7.5
Ativan (Pro, More...) generic name: lorazepam	163 reviews	Rate it	8.3
Tranxene (More...) generic name: clorazepate	2 reviews	Rate it	8.5
Halcion (Pro, More...) generic name: triazolam	7 reviews	Rate it	8.6
Klonopin Wafer (More...) generic name: clonazepam	11 reviews	Rate it	8.6
Librium (Pro, More...) generic name: chlordiazepoxide	41 reviews	Rate it	8.6
Valium (Pro, More...) generic name: diazepam	96 reviews	Rate it	8.7
Klonopin (Pro, More...) generic name: clonazepam	282 reviews	Rate it	8.8
Xanax (Pro, More...) generic name: alprazolam	320 reviews	Rate it	9.1
Dalmane (Pro, More...) generic name: flurazepam	5 reviews	Rate it	9.2
Diazepam Intensol (More...) generic name: diazepam	2 reviews	Rate it	9.2
Serax (More...) generic name: oxazepam	7 reviews	Rate it	9.2
Xanax XR (Pro, More...) generic name: alprazolam	29 reviews	Rate it	9.2
Alprazolam Intensol (Pro, More...) generic name: alprazolam	2 reviews	Rate it	9.5
Prosom (Pro, More...) generic name: estazolam	1 review	Rate it	9.5
Versed (More...) generic name: midazolam	7 reviews	Rate it	9.5
Niravam (Pro, More...) generic name: alprazolam	12 reviews	Rate it	9.8
Doral (More...) generic name: quazepam	1 review	Rate it	10
Onfi (More...) generic name: clobazam	1 review	Rate it	10

See also

Medical conditions associated with benzodiazepines:

• Alcohol Withdrawal
• Anxiety
• Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
• Bipolar Disorder
• Burning Mouth Syndrome
• Cervical Dystonia
• Chronic Myofascial Pain
• Depression
• Dysautonomia
• Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
• Hyperekplexia
• ICU Agitation
• Insomnia
• Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
• Light Anesthesia
• Light Sedation
• Meniere's Disease
• Migraine Prevention
• Muscle Spasm
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced
• Night Terrors
• Opiate Withdrawal
• Panic Disorder
• Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Sedation
• Seizure Prevention
• Seizures
• Sleep Paralysis
• Status Epilepticus
• Tardive Dyskinesia
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
• Tetanus
• Tinnitus