Benzodiazepine vs. Nitrazepam

Benzodiazepinenoun

(pharmaceutical drug) Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders.

Nitrazepamnoun

(pharmaceutical drug) A short-acting hypnotic drug (British trademark Mogadon) of the benzodiazepine group, used to treat insomnia.

Benzodiazepinenoun

any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency

Nitrazepamnoun

a hypnotic and sedative drug of the benzodiazepine type

Benzodiazepine

Benzodiazepines (BZD, BDZ, BZs), sometimes called , are a class of psychoactive drugs whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring. As depressants—drugs which lower brain activity—they are prescribed to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.

‘benzos’;

Nitrazepam

Nitrazepam, sold under the brand name Mogadon among others, is a hypnotic drug of the benzodiazepine class used for short-term relief from severe, disabling anxiety and insomnia. It also has sedative (calming) properties, as well as amnestic (inducing forgetfulness), anticonvulsant, and skeletal muscle relaxant effects.