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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Adinazolam.svg|thumb|Adinazolam.svg]] '''Adinazolam''' is a [[benzodiazepine]] derivative with [[anxiolytic]], [[antidepressant]], and [[sedative]] properties. It was developed in the 1970s by Dr. Jackson B. Hester at the [[Upjohn Company]]. Adinazolam is structurally related to [[alprazolam]] and [[diazepam]].<br />
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==Pharmacology==<br />
Adinazolam functions by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter [[gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA) at the [[GABA_A receptor]], which results in its [[anxiolytic]] and [[sedative]] effects. It is metabolized in the liver to its active metabolite, [[N-desmethyladinazolam]], which also possesses pharmacological activity.<br />
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==Medical Uses==<br />
Adinazolam has been studied for its potential use in treating [[anxiety disorders]] and [[depression]]. However, it is not widely used in clinical practice and is not approved by the [[Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) for these indications.<br />
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==Side Effects==<br />
Common side effects of adinazolam include [[drowsiness]], [[dizziness]], and [[fatigue]]. As with other benzodiazepines, there is a risk of [[dependence]] and [[withdrawal]] symptoms with prolonged use.<br />
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==Legal Status==<br />
Adinazolam is classified as a [[Schedule IV controlled substance]] under the [[Controlled Substances Act]] in the United States, indicating it has a lower potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III but can still lead to physical or psychological dependence.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Benzodiazepine]]<br />
* [[Anxiolytic]]<br />
* [[Sedative]]<br />
* [[Alprazolam]]<br />
* [[Diazepam]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
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[[Category:Triazolobenzodiazepines]]<br />
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