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==Chemistry== | ==Chemistry== | ||
Benzodiazepine is a heterocyclic compound comprised of a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring. Benzodiazepine drugs are substituted 1,4-benzodiazepines with different side groups attached to the central structure. | Benzodiazepine is a heterocyclic compound comprised of a benzene ring fused to a diazepine ring. Benzodiazepine drugs are substituted 1,4-benzodiazepines with different side groups attached to the central structure. | ||
==Pharmacology== | |||
Benzodiazepines produce a variety of effects by binding to the benzodiazepine receptor site on the [[GABAA]] [[receptor]] and modulating the function of the [[GABA]] [[receptor]], the most prolific inhibitory receptor within the brain. The GABA chemical and receptor system mediates inhibitory (or calming effects) of alprazolam on the nervous system. | |||
==Subjective effects== | ==Subjective effects== | ||