A Benzodiazepine, Often the Generic Name ends In -pam.
2007-01-29 06:39:11
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answered by Anonymous
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nitrazepam like Benzodiazepines are a type of medication known as tranquilizers. Familiar names include Valium and Xanax. They are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. When people without prescriptions take these drugs for their sedating effects, then use turns into abuse.
* Doctors may prescribe a benzodiazepine for the following legitimate medical conditions:
o Anxiety
o Insomnia
o Alcohol withdrawal
o Seizure control
o Muscle relaxation
o Inducing amnesia for uncomfortable procedures
o Given before an anesthetic (such as before surgery)
* Benzodiazepines act on the central nervous system, produce sedation and muscle relaxation, and lower anxiety levels.
* Benzodiazepines are commonly abused. This abuse is partially related to the toxic effects that they produce and also to their widespread availability. They can be chronically abused or, as seen more commonly in hospital emergency departments, intentionally or accidentally taken in overdose. Death and serious illness rarely result from benzodiazepine abuse alone; however, they are frequently taken with either alcohol or other medications. The combination of benzodiazepines and alcohol can be dangerous.
* Benzodiazepines have also been used as a "date rape" drug because they can markedly impair and even abolish functions that normally allow a person to resist or even want to resist sexual aggression or assault. In recent years, the detection and conviction of people involved in this has increased dramatically. The drug is usually added to alcohol-containing drinks or even soft drinks in powder or liquid forms and can be hard to taste.
2007-01-29 05:31:14
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answered by amelia 2
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2017-02-27 19:23:41
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answered by ? 3
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Nitrazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines.
Nitrazepam is used to treat short-term sleeping problems (insomnia), such as difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, and early-morning awakening. It is also useful for the management of myoclonic seizures. It works by slowing down the nerves in the brain (the central nervous system).
2007-01-29 22:55:44
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answered by tas 4
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Psychoactive is the scientific class. I'm fairly sure it's not a depressant, and a little less sure that it's a hallucinogen. I've also seen it listed as I've also seen it called a Cannabinoid and Schedule I drug. So maybe it depends on where it's classified? (EDIT)
2016-03-15 01:49:30
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answered by Anonymous
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Dat wud b a tranquiliser r more commonly known as a sleepin tab
2007-01-31 05:55:46
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answered by crazychick_woman 4
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sleeping tablet
pom
prescription only medication
2007-01-29 05:26:14
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answered by frogg135 5
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