Benzodiazepine

Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring. They enhance the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid at the GABAA receptor, resulting in sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties. Short- and intermediate-acting benzodrazis are preferred for the treatment of insomnia; longer-actingBenzodrazines are recommended for...