Anxiolytics: Appropriate Use of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists].

Hiroyuki Muraoka, Ken Inada

Brain and nerve = Shinkei kenkyu no shinpo 2023 May

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Anxiolytics are a class of drugs that include benzodiazepine receptor agonists and serotonin 1A receptor partial agonists. Although benzodiazepine receptor agonists have anxiolytic, sedative-hypnotic, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant effects, their use should be carefully monitored due to their potential for paradoxical reactions, withdrawal symptoms, and dependence. On the other hand, serotonin 1A receptor partial agonists have a slower onset, and their use also presents challenges. In clinical practice, having a thorough understanding of the various types of anxiolytics and their unique features is crucial.

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Hiroyuki Muraoka, Ken Inada. Anxiolytics: Appropriate Use of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists]. Brain and nerve = Shinkei kenkyu no shinpo. 2023 May;75(5):585-590