Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives
- Name
- Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine derivatives
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000450 (DBCAT002184, DBCAT002360)
- Description
A group of two-ring heterocyclic compounds consisting of a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Lorazepam A short-acting benzodiazepine commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, and seizures. Temazepam A short-acting benzodiazepine commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, and insomnia. Alprazolam A triazolobenzodiazepine with intermediate onset commonly used to treat panic disorders and generalized anxiety in addition to anxiety associated with depression. Chlordiazepoxide A benzodiazepine used to treat the withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, to treat preoperative anxiety, and to treat anxiety over a short term period. Clorazepic acid A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, partial seizures, and alcohol withdrawal. Midazolam A short-acting benzodiazepine with rapid onset that is commonly used in seizures, anesthesia and anxiety disorders. Flurazepam A long-acting benzodiazepine with a rapid onset of action that is commonly used to treat insomnia. Diazepam A long-acting benzodiazepine with rapid onset commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Oxazepam An intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with slow onset commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, alcohol withdrawals, and insomnia. Triazolam A benzodiazepine used for short term treatment of insomnia. Clonazepam A long-acting benzodiazepine with intermediate onset commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, and seizures. Estazolam A benzodiazepine used for the short-term management of insomnia. Bromazepam A short-acting benzodiazepine with intermediate onset commonly used to treat panic disorders and severe anxiety. Nitrazepam A long-acting benzodiazepine with intermediate onset commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Clobazam A benzodiazepine used as adjunct treatment in seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Camazepam Camazepam has been used in placebo controlled studies for the treatment of patients suffering from anxiety and depression. Delorazepam A benzodiazepine used to manage severe anxiety disorders and insomnia. Flunitrazepam A benzodiazepine used to manage anxiety disorders and insomnia. Fludiazepam Used for the short-term treatment of anxiety disorders. Prazepam A benzodiazepine used to manage more severe forms of anxiety disorders. Etizolam A thienodiazepine derivative used to treat anxiety and insomnia. Medazepam A long-acting benzodiazepine used for its sedative and anxiolytic properties. Doxefazepam Not Annotated Lormetazepam A benzodiazepine indicated in the treatment of anxiety and the induction of anesthesia. Nordazepam A benzodiazepine indicated in the treatment of insomnia. Adinazolam For the treatment of anxiety and status epilepticus. Halazepam Used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. Ethyl loflazepate Not Available Cloxazolam Used primarily as an anti-anxiety agent. Typically used short term, and may be given as a single dose of up to 100mcg/kg to reduce anxiety and tension experienced prior to... Clotiazepam A thienodiazepine used to manage anxiety disorders and insomnia. Ketazolam A long-acting benzodiazepine used to manage anxiety and insomnia. Cinolazepam A benzodiazepine used to manage severe and debilitating forms of sleep disorders of various origins in adults. Tofisopam For the treatment of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal. Brotizolam A benzodiazepine analogue with sedative-hypnotic properties used for short-term treatment of severe or debilitating insomnia. Pinazepam A benzodiazepine indicated in the treatment of anxiety and severe insomnia. Loprazolam Loprazolam is an imidazobenzodiazepine with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia including difficulty in falling asleep and/or frequent... Quazepam A long-acting benzodiazepine used to manage insomnia. Oxazepam acetate Not Annotated Cinazepam Not Annotated 1,2-Benzodiazepine Benzodiazepine is under investigation for the prevention of Delirium and C.Surgical Procedure; Cardiac. Benzodiazepine has been investigated for the treatment of Obesity, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, and Disorders of Gallbladder, Biliary... Bentazepam Not Annotated Mexazolam A benzodiazepine indicated to treat anxiety with or without psychoneurotic conditions. Remimazolam An ultra short-acting benzodiazepine used for the induction and maintenence of procedural sedation during short procedures. - Drugs & Drug Targets