Halazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It is a trifluoromethyl derivative of nordazepam. While its structure may be similar to chlordiazepoxide and diazepam, it has both less toxicity and less tendency to cause paradoxical hostility and aggression than either of them. [Wikipedia]
Indication
Used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders.
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
Biotransformation
Hepatic.
References
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Fann WE, Pitts WM, Wheless JC: Pharmacology, efficacy, and adverse effects of halazepam, a new benzodiazepine. Pharmacotherapy. 1982 Mar-Apr;2(2):72-9.
[Pubmed]
A benzodiazepine derivative that possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It is a precursor to Desmethyldiazepam (D291595) and is equal to or more effective than Diazepam (D416855) with a lower frequency of s
References
PubChem Literature
From Data Sources
• Fann WE, Pitts WM, Wheless JC: Pharmacology, efficacy, and adverse effects of halazepam, a new benzodiazepine. Pharmacotherapy. 1982 Mar-Apr;2(2):72-9. Pubmed
