Pharmacologic Substance
benzodiazepines
ben·zo·di·az·e·pines [ ben-zoh-dahy-az-uh-peens, -ey-zuh- ]
Subclass of:
Benzazepines
Definitions related to benzodiazepines:
  • Drugs from this chemical class are used for their central nervous system depressant properties including sedation, facilitation of sleep, seizure control, general anesthesia, anxiolytic, amnestic, and for detoxification from similar (cross tolerant) drugs
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A group of two-ring heterocyclic compounds consisting of a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Anti-anxiety medications that work by helping to maintain levels of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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