Benzodiazepines: Their Use either as Essential Medicines or as Toxics Substances
Edilma Sanabria, Ronald Cuenca, Miguel A. Esteso, Mauricio Maldonado
Abstract
This review highlights the nature, characteristics, properties, pharmacological differences between different types of benzodiazepines, the mechanism of action in the central nervous system, and the degradation of benzodiazepines. In the end, the efforts to reduce the benzodiazepines' adverse effects are shown and a reflection is made on the responsible uses of these medications.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryEnvironmental chemistryPharmacologyMedicineEpilepsy research and treatmentTreatment of Major DepressionNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research