benzodiazepine receptor

benzodiazepine receptor

Any of a number of different receptors for benzodiazepine identified in the brain. BZ-1 receptors may affect neural pathways involved in normal sleep patterns, while BZ-2 receptors are involved in memory and motor functions.
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Patients met Beers CNS polypharmacy criteria if three or more of the following medications were initiated or continued: antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, nonbenzodiazepine benzodiazepine receptor agonists, tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and opioids.
Outpatient visits for CNS polypharmacy up among elderly
Gamma-aminobutyric acidA receptor alpha 5-subunit creates novel type II benzodiazepine receptor pharmacology.
Using benzodiazepine detoxification and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy in the treatment of a patient with generalized anxiety disorder comorbid with high-dose zolpidem dependence
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Solving clinical challenges, improving patient care
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Comparison of Elaeagnus angustifolia extract and sildenafil citrate on female orgasmic disorders: a randomized clinical trial
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[GABA.sub.A] receptor expression in the forebrain of ataxic rolling Nagoya mice
14,15 Benzodiazepine receptor agonists increase the intrinsic efficacy of GABA at the GABAA receptor coupling with benzodiazepine receptor in the spinal cord.
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Peripheral benzodiazepine receptor modulation by protoporphyrins can regulate cell death, cell proliferation, immunity and neural functions.
Archaeal porphyrins, regulation of cell function and neuroimmunoendocrine integration
PHOENIX -- It's a good idea to remind insomnia patients not to mix benzodiazepine receptor agonists--zaleplon, zolpidem, and eszopiclone--with antihistamines, antinausea drugs such as promethazine, or alcohol.
'Z-drugs' for imsomnia come with a caveat
Flumazenil is a competitive antagonist at the benzodiazepine receptor.
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