Sulazepam
Sulazepam
Sulazepam (pronunciation: suh-laz-uh-pam) is a benzodiazepine derivative drug. It is known for its anxiolytic properties, which means it is used to reduce anxiety.
Etymology
The term "Sulazepam" is derived from parts of the names of its chemical structure, which includes a sulfur atom, a aza group, and a pam suffix common to other benzodiazepines.
Pharmacology
Sulazepam is a type of psychoactive drug that is part of the benzodiazepine class of drugs. It is used primarily for its anxiolytic effects. Like other benzodiazepines, it works by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, resulting in sedative, sleep-inducing, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties.
Related Terms
- Benzodiazepine: A class of drugs primarily used for treating anxiety, but they also are effective in treating several other conditions.
- Anxiolytic: A medication or other intervention that inhibits anxiety.
- Psychoactive drug: A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.
- Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA): The chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sulazepam
- Wikipedia's article - Sulazepam
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