Benzodiazepines

Abstract

Benzodiazepines are part of the sedative hypnotic group of drugs that cause central nervous system depression. They are used in the treatment of panic disorders, insomnia, status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal. benzodiazepines are associated with adverse effects like anterograde amnesia, worsening of psychiatric symptoms, tolerance and withdrawal. The risk of withdrawal is decreased by tapering of the drug.