Assertion: benzodiazepine | /r/HasProperty | prescribed for a number of medical purposes
Facets:
value: as sedatives
type: MANNER
value: as anxiolytics
type: MANNER
value: as anticonvulsants
type: MANNER
value: as hypnotics
type: MANNER
value: as antispasmodics
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Benzodiazepines are prescribed for a number of medical purposes: as sedatives, as anxiolytics for treating anxiety and panic disorders, as hypnotics for treating insomnia, as anticonvulsants, as antispasmodics, as preanesthetics to reduce anxiety prior to surgery, and to assist with severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms — most notably under the brand names Xanax, Ativan, Diazepam, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, and many generic labels.