Benzodiazepine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Benzodiazepines are special chemical compounds (compounds of a benzene ring with a diazepine ring) that exert psychotropic effects in the body. They are used in medicine as antianxiety (anxiolytic), central-muscle-relaxant, sedative, and sleep-inducing (hypnotic) drugs. The anticonvulsant (anticonvulsant) effects of some benzodiazepines also explain their use as antiepileptic drugs. What are benzodiazepines? All benzodiazepines are … Benzodiazepine: Effects, Uses & Risks