benzodiazepine

noun

ben·​zo·​di·​az·​e·​pine ˌben-zō-dī-ˈa-zə-ˌpēn 

: any of a group of aromatic lipophilic amines (such as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide) used especially as tranquilizers

Examples of benzodiazepine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During attempts to resuscitate the girl, doctors at the practice administered Flumazenil, a drug intended to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine medications, according to the warrant. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

The affidavit also noted that the girl was allegedly given flumazenil — which is used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine medications — in an attempt to resuscitate her. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

And in every instance, nitazenes were detected alongside fentanyl, and often with a cocktail of other drugs such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and benzodiazepines. — Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat, STAT, 18 June 2026

Common anxiety treatments include benzodiazepines, like Xanax and Valium, and SSRIs. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 14 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

benz- + di- + az- + -epine (from hepta- + -ine entry 2)

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for benzodiazepine

• carbamazepine

Medical Definition

benzodiazepine

noun

ben·​zo·​di·​az·​e·​pine ˌben-zō-dī-ˈaz-ə-ˌpēn 

: any of a group of aromatic lipophilic amines (as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide) used especially as tranquilizers