Halazepam is a
benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepines (BZD, BDZ, BZs), sometimes called "benzos", are a class of depressant drugs whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring. They are prescribed to treat conditions such as anxiety disorders, ...
derivative that was marketed under the brand names Paxipam in the United States,
Alapryl in Spain,
and Pacinone in Portugal.
Medical uses
Halazepam was used for the treatment of
anxiety.
Adverse effects
Adverse effects include drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, and sedation. Gastrointestinal side effects have also been reported including dry mouth and nausea.
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics were listed in ''Current Psychotherapeutic Drugs'' published on June 15, 1998 as follows:
Regulatory Information
Halazepam is classified as a
schedule 4 controlled substance with a corresponding code 2762 by the
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Commercial production
Halazepam was invented by Schlesinger Walter in the U.S. It was marketed as an anti-anxiety agent in 1981. However, Halazepam is not commercially available in the United States because it was withdrawn by its manufacturer for poor sales.
See also
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Benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepines (BZD, BDZ, BZs), sometimes called "benzos", are a class of depressant drugs whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring. They are prescribed to treat conditions such as anxiety disorders, ...
s
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Nordazepam
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Diazepam
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Chlordiazepoxide
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Quazepam,
fletazepam
Fletazepam is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It has sedative and anxiolytic effects similar to those produced by other benzodiazepine derivatives, but is mainly notable for its strong muscle relaxant properties.
Fletazepam is mos ...
,
triflubazam
Triflubazam is a drug which is a 1,5- benzodiazepine derivative, related to clobazam. It has sedative and anxiolytic effects, with a long half-life and duration of action.
See also
* Benzodiazepine
*Clobazam
Clobazam, sold under the brand ...
— benzodiazepines with
trifluoromethyl group
The trifluoromethyl group is a functional group that has the formula -CF3. The naming of is group is derived from the methyl group (which has the formula -CH3), by replacing each hydrogen atom by a fluorine atom. Some common examples are trifluorom ...
attached
References
External links
Inchem - Halazepam
Abandoned drugs
Benzodiazepines
Chloroarenes
GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators
Lactams
Trifluoromethyl compounds
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