benzodiazepine
IPA: bɛnzoʊdiˈæzʌpin
noun
- (pharmacology) Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders.
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Examples of "benzodiazepine" in Sentences
- Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome.
- Benzodiazepine withdrawal management.
- Benzodiazepines are risky in several ways.
- It is a selectively anxiolytic benzodiazepine.
- Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed as well.
- Estazolam is an intermediate acting benzodiazepine.
- Barbiturates are cross tolerant with benzodiazepines.
- Benzodiazepines are the treatment of choice for delirium tremens.
- Benzodiazepines are also not beneficial in the treatment of psychosis.
- Supportive care is the mainstay of treatment of benzodiazepine overdose.
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