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