Benzodiazepine

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:N05BA
gptkbp:broadcastOn Schedule IV (US)
gptkbp:cause gptkb:Ataxia
Depression
Confusion
Tolerance
Withdrawal symptoms
Memory impairment
Paradoxical reactions
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Benzene ring fused to diazepine ring
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:Acute_narrow-angle_glaucoma
gptkb:Myasthenia_gravis
Severe respiratory insufficiency
Sleep apnea syndrome
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1950s
gptkbp:example gptkb:Alprazolam
gptkb:Clonazepam
gptkb:Diazepam
gptkb:Lorazepam
gptkb:Chlordiazepoxide
gptkb:Midazolam
gptkb:Temazepam
gptkbp:excretion gptkb:Kidneys
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Benzodiazepine
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:beer
gptkb:Antidepressants
gptkb:Barbiturates
gptkb:Opioids
Antihistamines
Antipsychotics
gptkbp:legalStatus Prescription only
gptkbp:marketedAs 1960
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction Enhances GABA-A receptor activity
gptkbp:metabolism Liver
gptkbp:overdoseTreatment gptkb:Flumazenil
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory D (US)
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:Overdose
Addiction
Falls in elderly
Impaired driving
gptkbp:sideEffect Dizziness
Cognitive impairment
Dependence
Drowsiness
Respiratory depression
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Insomnia
Anxiety disorders
Alcohol withdrawal
Muscle spasms
Seizure disorders
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D002409
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6