A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of gamma-aminobutyric acid activity. It is used in the treatment of severe anxiety disorders, as a hypnotic in the short-term management of insomnia, as a sedative and premedicant, as an anticonvulsant, and in the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
DIAZEPAM
Structure
Product Description
Details |
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Chemical Name |
DIAZEPAM |
IUPAC Name |
7-Chloro-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one |
CAS Number |
439-14-5 |
Molecular Formula |
C16H13CIN2O |
Synonyms |
7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-1,4-benzodiazepin-2(3H)-one, 7-chloro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-3H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2(1H)-one, methyl diazepinone, diacepin, LA-III, Ro-5-2807, Wy-3467, NSC-77518, Apaurin, Bialzepam, Calmpose, Ceregulart, Dialar, Diastat, Diazemuls, Eurosan, Faustan, Gewalcalm, Lamra, Noan, Novazam, Paceum, Paxate, Relanium, Seduxen, Servizepam, Stesolid, Unisedil, Valiquid, Valium, Vival, Methyldiazepinone, Mandrozep |
Application |
Used in the treatment of severe anxiety disorders, as a hypnotic in the short-term management of insomnia, as a sedative and premedicant, as an anticonvulsant, and in the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. |