GABA Agents (GABAergic drugs)

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Substances used for their pharmacological actions on GABAergic systems. GABAergic agents include agonists, antagonists, degradation or uptake inhibitors, depleters, precursors, and modulators of receptor function.

DRUG DRUG DESCRIPTION
Baclofen A GABA-ergic agonist used to manage severe spasticity of cerebral or spinal origin in adult and pediatric patients.
Lorazepam A short-acting benzodiazepine commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, and seizures.
Temazepam A short-acting benzodiazepine commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, and insomnia.
Pentobarbital A barbiturate drug used to induce sleep, cause sedation, and control certain types of seizures.
Alprazolam A triazolobenzodiazepine with intermediate onset commonly used to treat panic disorders and generalized anxiety in addition to anxiety associated with depression.
Secobarbital A barbiturate used for the short-term treatment of insomnia.
Zolpidem A sedative hypnotic used for the short-term treatment of insomnia to improve sleep latency.
Chlordiazepoxide A benzodiazepine used to treat the withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, to treat preoperative anxiety, and to treat anxiety over a short term period.
Thiopental A barbiturate used to induce general anesthesia, treat convulsions, and reduce intracranial pressure.
Clorazepic acid A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, partial seizures, and alcohol withdrawal.

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