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Benzodiazepines
By: Kelley, Tim, Frank, Sonia
What is a Benzodiazepine?
Benzodiazepines are used to help relieve anxiety and
in some cases are also used to help in cases of
insomnia sleep disorder.

They belong to a group of medicines known as the
central nervous system (CNS) depressants.
History of Benzodiazepines


Benzodiazepines were discovered but Austrian chemist Leo
Sternmbach in 1954. He was working for a pharmaceutical
company Hoffmann- La Roche.

In 1959 the drug was patented and it was introduced to the
world in 1960 as Librium.
Uses/Purposes of the Drug

Benzodiazepines are used for the following disorders: Anxiety
Disorders, Convulsive Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Mood
Disorders, Involuntary Movement Disorders and for
Intoxication and Withdrawal from alcohol and other
substances.The drug is also used with epilepsy and seizure
disorders as well as some forms of phobia.

The purpose of benzodiazepines is to help with mild causes of
anxiety, and to help treat social and specific phobia.
How does the Drug Moves Through The Body
Effects of Benzodiazepines


Benzodiazepines are known for there hypnotic or sedative effect
on the body. The drug works to suppress the function of the
central nervous system.

The use of benzodiazepines can actually worsen sleep apnea and
breathing disorders.
What Happens During
              Withdrawal?


During withdrawal, the symptoms are mainly anxiety-related.

Withdrawal can cause gastrointestinal problems and insomnia.

Stopping cold turkey can cause seizures and hyperactivity.
If Taken While Pregnant
Is the Drug Commonly mixed?
Recommended Treatment Issues

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  • 2. What is a Benzodiazepine? Benzodiazepines are used to help relieve anxiety and in some cases are also used to help in cases of insomnia sleep disorder. They belong to a group of medicines known as the central nervous system (CNS) depressants.
  • 3. History of Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines were discovered but Austrian chemist Leo Sternmbach in 1954. He was working for a pharmaceutical company Hoffmann- La Roche. In 1959 the drug was patented and it was introduced to the world in 1960 as Librium.
  • 4. Uses/Purposes of the Drug Benzodiazepines are used for the following disorders: Anxiety Disorders, Convulsive Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Mood Disorders, Involuntary Movement Disorders and for Intoxication and Withdrawal from alcohol and other substances.The drug is also used with epilepsy and seizure disorders as well as some forms of phobia. The purpose of benzodiazepines is to help with mild causes of anxiety, and to help treat social and specific phobia.
  • 5. How does the Drug Moves Through The Body
  • 6. Effects of Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines are known for there hypnotic or sedative effect on the body. The drug works to suppress the function of the central nervous system. The use of benzodiazepines can actually worsen sleep apnea and breathing disorders.
  • 7. What Happens During Withdrawal? During withdrawal, the symptoms are mainly anxiety-related. Withdrawal can cause gastrointestinal problems and insomnia. Stopping cold turkey can cause seizures and hyperactivity.
  • 8. If Taken While Pregnant
  • 9. Is the Drug Commonly mixed?