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QN05B<br />
ANXIOLYTICS<br />
Preparations used in the treatment of anxiety and tension, e.g. benzodiazepines,<br />
should be classified in this group.<br />
The group is subdivided on the basis of chemical structure.<br />
QN05BA<br />
Benzodiazepine derivatives<br />
Benzodiazepines should be classified in this group, despite the fact that in<br />
veterinary medicine these agents are often used for specific indications, e.g. as<br />
premedication for anesthesia combined with other sedatives or anesthetics, or for<br />
indications like apetite stimulation. Benzodiazepines used mainly in the treatment<br />
of sleep disturbances in human medicine are classified in QN05C - Hypnotics and<br />
sedatives.<br />
Benzodiazepines used mainly in the treatment of epilepsy are classified in<br />
QN03 - Antiepileptics.<br />
Benzodiazepines in combination with general anesthetics are classified in QN01A.<br />
QN05BB<br />
QN05BC<br />
QN05BD<br />
QN05BE<br />
QN05BX<br />
Diphenylmethane derivatives<br />
Carbamates<br />
Dibenzo-bicyclo-octadiene derivatives<br />
Azaspirodecanedione derivatives<br />
Other anxiolytics<br />
QN05C<br />
HYPNOTICS AND SEDATIVES<br />
Preparations with mainly sedative or hypnotic actions should be classified in this<br />
group. See also:<br />
QN05A - Antipsychotics<br />
QN05B - Anxiolytics<br />
QR06A - Antihistamines for systemic use.<br />
Combined preparations are classified in separate 4th level groups,<br />
QN05CB - Barbiturates, combinations and QN05CX - Hypnotics and sedatives in<br />
combination, excl. barbiturates.<br />
The group is subdivided on the basis of chemical structure.<br />
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