Benzodiazepine

In pharmacology, benzodiazepines are a class of medications that are "a group of two-ring heterocyclic compounds consisting of a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring." Benzodiazepines modulate gamma-aminobutyric acid.

Benzodiazepines are classifed as GABA modulators, sedatives, and anti-anxiety agents. Uses include the treatment of anxiety disorders and alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

Examples are:
 * Alprazolam
 * Benzodiazepinones
 * Anthramycin
 * Bromazepam
 * Clonazepam
 * Devazepide
 * Diazepam (Valium)
 * Flumazenil
 * Flunitrazepam
 * Flurazepam
 * Lorazepam
 * Nitrazepam
 * Oxazepam
 * Pirenzepine
 * Prazepam
 * Temazepam
 * Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
 * Clorazepate dipotassium
 * Estazolam
 * Medazepam
 * Midazolam (Versed)
 * Triazolam