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[Anxiolytics 1988-1991 (review)]
1Psychiatrická klinika FN a LF UK, Bratislava.
Ceskoslovenska Psychiatrie
|June 1, 1993
Summary
This review examines anxiolytic drug use, focusing on benzodiazepines and their application in anxiety disorders, sleep disturbances, and psychiatric conditions. It also covers risks like dependence and introduces newer non-benzodiazepine anxiolytics.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Psychiatry
Context:
- Literature review of anxiolytic drug usage.
- Focus on benzodiazepine (BD) anxiolytics and their applications.
Purpose:
- To review the literature on anxiolytic use during a specific period.
- To discuss the extent of anxiolytic administration in various conditions.
Summary:
- Covers anxiolytic use in anxiety disorders, impaired sleep, gerontopsychiatry, and alcohology.
- Explores broader indications including depressions, manias, and psychoses.
- Addresses risks such as dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal syndromes.
Impact:
- Provides data on the treatment of anxious conditions.
- Highlights recent advancements with non-benzodiazepine anxiolytics.