title: [Anxiolytics 1988-1991 (review)].
abstract: In the submitted paper the author reviews the literature on anxiolytics during the mentioned period, based on previous reviews. He discusses the extent to which anxiolytics are used. The majority of information pertains to benzodiazepine BD anxiolytics. He provides data on treatment of anxious conditions, on the administration of anxiolytics in impaired sleep, in gerontopsychiatry and alcohology. In broader indications anxiolytics are administered also in depressions, manias and other psychoses. Attention is paid also to the risk of development of dependence on anxiolytics, tolerance and withdrawal syndromes. In the conclusion the author present information on recent non-benzodiazepine anxiolytics.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatrická klinika FN a LF UK, Bratislava.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Novotný
mesh_terms: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines
vernacular_title: Anxiolytiká v rokoch 1988-1991. (Súborný referát).