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BENZODIACEPINA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- benzodiazepine
1, record 1, English, benzodiazepine
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BZD 2, record 1, English, BZD
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- benzo 3, record 1, English, benzo
correct, noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of a group of compounds having a common molecular structure and acting similarly as depressants in the central nervous system, their actions including antianxiety, sedative, hypnotic, amnestic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxing effects. 4, record 1, English, - benzodiazepine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Benzodiazepines (BZD) are drugs marketed since the 1960s that act on the central nervous system through GABA [gamma-aminobutyric acid] receptors. 5, record 1, English, - benzodiazepine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- benzodiazépine
1, record 1, French, benzodiaz%C3%A9pine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BZD 2, record 1, French, BZD
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- benzo 3, record 1, French, benzo
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les benzodiazépines agissent, au niveau du système nerveux central, sur des récepteurs spécifiques étroitement liés aux récepteurs du GABA (acide gamma-aminobutyrique) et au canal du chlore. 4, record 1, French, - benzodiaz%C3%A9pine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] les réponses de l'organisme aux benzodiazépines correspondent à une diminution de l'activité neuronale : diminution de l'anxiété (effet anxiolytique), diminution de la vigilance (effet sédatif et hypnotique), diminution d'origine centrale du tonus musculaire (effet myorelaxant, anticonvulsivant et antiépileptogène). Chaque benzodiazépine induit l'ensemble de ces réponses, mais l'une ou l'autre peut être plus marquée. 5, record 1, French, - benzodiaz%C3%A9pine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- benzodiacepina
1, record 1, Spanish, benzodiacepina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las benzodiacepinas pertenecen al grupo de medicamentos llamados depresores del sistema nervioso central, (medicamentos que frenan el sistema nervioso). [...] Muchas de las benzodiacepinas se utilizan en el tratamiento de otras condiciones, también. Diazepam se utiliza para ayudar a relajar los músculos o aliviar los espasmos musculares. 2, record 1, Spanish, - benzodiacepina
Record 1, Key term(s)
- benzodiazepina
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