Pharmacology: Chapter 11 Anti-Anxiety Agents Flashcards

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What are the most commonly prescribed anti-anxiety drugs?

A

Benzodiazepines

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How do Benzodiazepines function?

A

They enhance or facilitate the action of the neurotransmitter y-aminobutyric acid (GABA), A major inhibitory transmitter in the CNS

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