All benzodiazepines are capable of inducing sedation, memory impairment, reduced inhibitions, reduced anxiety, muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant and antidepressant activity, anterograde amnesia and reduced nocturnal gastric secretions.
Doctors may also prescribe Benzodiazepines to treat conditions like: anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, seizure control, muscle relaxation, nausea and vomiting, depression, panic attacks, inducing amnesia for uncomfortable procedures, and it is also given before an anesthetic (such as before surgery).
The different advantages are:
1. They have higher therapeutic index.
2. They have little effect on respiratory depression.
3. Causes muscle relaxation (useful for spasms and back pain)
4. They can treat seizures.
Doctors may also prescribe Benzodiazepines to treat conditions like: anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, seizure control, muscle relaxation, nausea and vomiting, depression, panic attacks, inducing amnesia for uncomfortable procedures, and it is also given before an anesthetic (such as before surgery).
The different advantages are:
1. They have higher therapeutic index.
2. They have little effect on respiratory depression.
3. Causes muscle relaxation (useful for spasms and back pain)
4. They can treat seizures.