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Diazepam

Sedatives

Description

Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Mechanism of action

Benzodiazepines when administered cause sedation, hypnosis, muscle relaxation, relieve anxiety and some have anticonvulsant action. Benzodiazepines exert their pharmacological effects mainly by potentiation of neural inhibition in CNS which is mediated by GABA.

 

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Mechanism of action

Benzodiazepines when administered cause sedation, hypnosis, muscle relaxation, relieve anxiety and some have anticonvulsant action. Benzodiazepines exert their pharmacological effects mainly by potentiation of neural inhibition in CNS which is mediated by GABA.

 

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