NOT an Anxiolytic drug
High-Yield Explanation
(A) Melatonin # ANTIANXIETY DRUGS:> Benzodiazepines: Diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Oxazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam.# Chlormethiazole:> Atypical anxiolyitcs: Buspirone, Gepirone, Ipsapirone. Typical anxiolyitc drugs act GABA receptors BZP site, whereas atypical agents are presynaptic 5HT1A receptor partial agonist and inhibits the release of 5HT.> Melatonin is effective in sleep disorders and is Possibly Effective for:> Withdrawal from drugs called benzodiazepines, High blood pressure, Insomnia, jet lag, Reducing anxiety before surgery, tumours, sunburn, thrombocytopenia.> SSRI's: like sertraline, fluoxetine, Paroxetine> TCA's: like imipramine, amitryptiline> Beta blockers: for controlling tachycardia and palpitation