While reading a medical article you come across the category of minor tranquilizers.The writer then gives the term "benzodiazepine" as an example of the chemical group of drugs.What type of drugs is being described?

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Benzodiazepines are a type of drug commonly used as anxiolytics (anti-anxiety drugs). They work by enhancing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain, leading to a calming effect. Examples of benzodiazepines include diazepam (Valium) and alprazolam (Xanax). None of the other given options represent benzodiazepines.

While Reading a Medical Article You Come Across the Category