BenzodiazepineBZD
Also called Benzos
PharmacologyPsychiatryImportant
A central nervous system depressant that enhances GABA to relieve anxiety and induce sedation; diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and alprazolam (Xanax) are common agents.
Korean
벤조디아제핀
GABA 작용을 강화하여 불안을 완화하고 진정을 유도하는 중추신경계 억제제로, 디아제팜(발륨), 로라제팜(아티반), 알프라졸람(자낙스) 등이 흔히 쓰인다.
French
Benzodiazépine
Un dépresseur du système nerveux central qui potentialise le GABA pour réduire l'anxiété et induire la sédation; diazépam (Valium), lorazépam (Ativan) et alprazolam (Xanax) en sont des exemples courants.
Word parts
-ineSuffix(Latin) Pertaining to; a substance