antianxiety drug

any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency

a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety

tranquilizer (trade name Dalmane) used to treat insomnia

a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness

a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety

a tranquilizing drug (trade name Serax) used to treat anxiety and insomnia and alcohol withdrawal

tranquilizer and antidepressant (trade name Triavil) sometimes used as an antiemetic for adults

an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class

a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism

a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning

a frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom)

tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia

an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

a hypnotic and sedative drug of the benzodiazepine type

a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night

a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep