Definition of Benzodiazepine

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

Specialized synonyms: Alprazolam, Xanax, Chlordiazepoxide, Libritabs, Librium, Diazepam, Valium, Estazolam, Prosom, Ativan, Lorazepam, Midazolam, Versed, Nitrazepam, Restoril, Temazepam, Halcion, Triazolam
Generic synonyms: Antianxiety Drug, Anxiolytic, Anxiolytic Drug, Minor Tranquilizer, Minor Tranquilliser, Minor Tranquillizer, Muscle Relaxant

Definition of Benzodiazepine

1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Benzodiazepine

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Medical Definition of Benzodiazepine

1. A class of drug widely used in medical practice as CNS depressants, for example diazepam (the tranquilliser Valium). Enhance the inhibitory action of GABA by modulating GABAA receptors. (06 Aug 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benzodiazepine

benzoapyrene
benzoapyrenes
benzoate
benzoate coenzyme A ligase
benzoate of soda
benzoate synthase
benzoated
benzoates
benzobarbital
benzocaine
benzocaines
benzoctamine
benzocyclic
benzocycloheptene
benzocycloheptenes
benzodiazepine (current term)
benzodiazepines
benzodioxol
benzodioxole
benzodithiophene
benzoflavones
benzofluorene
benzofuran
benzofurans
benzofuranyl
benzoheterocycle
benzoheterocycles
benzohydroquinone
benzoic
benzoic acid

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