Drug Groups

illicit; approved

Description

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

Biotransformation

Hepatic.

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