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MeSH Heading: Diazepam
Tree Number(s): D03.633.100.079.080.070.216
Unique ID: D003975
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003975
Scope Note: A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
Entry Term(s): 7-Chloro-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one; Apaurin; Diazemuls; Faustan; Relanium; Seduxen; Sibazon; Stesolid; Valium
Pharm Action: Adjuvants, Anesthesia
Anticonvulsants
Antiemetics
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Muscle Relaxants, Central
Anti-Anxiety Agents
Anesthetics, Intravenous
GABA Modulators
Related Numbers: 439-14-5
CAS Type 1 Name: 2H-1,4-Benzodiazepin-2-one, 7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-
NLM Classification #: QV 77.9
See Also: Receptors, GABA-A
Public MeSH Note: 65
History Note: 65(63)
Date Established: 1965/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2016/05/29

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