#benzodiazepine  any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
  supertype:  #minor_tranquilizer  #muscle_relaxant
  subtype:  #alprazolam__Xanax  an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class
  subtype:  #chlordiazepoxide__Librium__librium__Libritabs  a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism
  subtype:  #diazepam__Valium  a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA
  subtype:  #estazolam__ProSom  a frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom)
  subtype:  #lorazepam__Ativan  tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia
  subtype:  #midazolam__Versed  an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
  subtype:  #nitrazepam  a hypnotic and sedative drug of the benzodiazepine type
  subtype:  #temazepam__Restoril  a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night
  subtype:  #triazolam__Halcion  a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep

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