BZD
BZD is a common abbreviation used to refer to benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs widely prescribed for their sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties. They work by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at the GABA-A receptor, which leads to a reduction in neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.
The development of benzodiazepines began in the 1950s with the synthesis of chlordiazepoxide (Librium) by Leo
Benzodiazepines are typically prescribed for short-term treatment of anxiety disorders, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, and alcohol