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
clobazam systemic (Pro, More...)	1 review	Rate it	10
quazepam systemic (Pro, More...)	1 review	Rate it	10
estazolam systemic (Pro, More...)	8 reviews	Rate it	9.7
alprazolam systemic (Pro, More...)	490 reviews	Rate it	9.1
flurazepam systemic (Pro, More...)	8 reviews	Rate it	9.1
oxazepam systemic (Pro, More...)	20 reviews	Rate it	9.1
midazolam systemic (Pro, More...)	9 reviews	Rate it	8.9
clonazepam systemic (Pro, More...)	455 reviews	Rate it	8.7
diazepam systemic (Pro, More...)	160 reviews	Rate it	8.6
chlordiazepoxide systemic (Pro, More...)	43 reviews	Rate it	8.5
triazolam systemic (Pro, More...)	12 reviews	Rate it	8.4
lorazepam systemic (Pro, More...)	253 reviews	Rate it	8.3
clorazepate systemic (Pro, More...)	9 reviews	Rate it	7.9
temazepam systemic (Pro, More...)	99 reviews	Rate it	7.1
halazepam systemic (More...)	0 reviews	Rate it	0.0

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