Nitrazepate (Lorzem) is a drug which is a
benzodiazepine derivative and has
anxiolytic
An anxiolytic (; also antipanic or antianxiety agent) is a medication or other intervention that reduces anxiety. This effect is in contrast to anxiogenic agents which increase anxiety. Anxiolytic medications are used for the treatment of anxiet ...
properties. It is normally produced as its potassium salt, potassium nitrazepate.
See also
*
Benzodiazepine
References
GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators
Lactams
Nitrobenzodiazepines
{{sedative-stub