benzodiazepine

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

bromide hypnotic sedative codeine diazepam soporific dozy anti-inflammatory tranquilizer anticholinergic sleeping pill spasmolytic opium barbiturate nightcap

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Antonyms

stimulating dreadful nasty troubling stimulant ghastly

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Hypernyms

anxiolytic muscle relaxant antianxiety drug anxiolytic drug minor tranquilizer minor tranquilliser

Hyponyms

diazepam versed Librium alprazolam Valium chlordiazepoxide

Phrases with the word

benzodiazepine-like

Anagrams

dibenzoazepine

Examples

A benzodiazepine such as diazepam or lorazepam can be used to control combativeness, agitation, muscular overactivity, and seizures. Source: Internet

An example of a receptor agonist is Valium, a benzodiazepine that mimics effects of the endogenous neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to decrease anxiety. Source: Internet

A diagnosis is verified by a benzodiazepine or barbiturate test. Source: Internet

Another view maintains that cognitive deficits in chronic benzodiazepine users occur only for a short period after the dose, or that the anxiety disorder is the cause of these deficits. Source: Internet

Although major concerns about benzodiazepine tolerance and withdrawal have been raised, there is no evidence for significant dose escalation in patients using benzodiazepines long-term. Source: Internet

At higher dosage hypnotic properties occur. citation * Tofisopam (Emandaxin and Grandaxin) is a drug that is a benzodiazepine derivative. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

benzocyclohexanone benzocyclooctatetraene benzodepa benzodiazepine-like benzodiazine benzodihydrofuran