Mechanism of Action of Diazepam
Introduction Diazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine widely used for its anxiolytic, sedative–hypnotic, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, and amnestic properties. It acts on the central nervous system by enhancing inhibitory neurotransmission mediated by gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Diazepam is a high-yield drug in pharmacology, psychiatry, neurology, anesthesia, and emergency medicine examinations due to its rapid onset, multiple indications, … Read more