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Latest revision as of 21:54, 16 March 2025
Fludiazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative and is marketed in Japan, Taiwan, and Italy. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative, skeletal muscle relaxant, and amnestic properties.
Etymology[edit]
The term "Fludiazepam" is derived from its chemical name, 7-chloro-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one.
Pharmacology[edit]
Fludiazepam, like other benzodiazepines, functions by binding to the GABA_A receptor in the brain. This enhances the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which results in sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties.
Medical Uses[edit]
Fludiazepam is primarily used for the treatment of anxiety disorders. It may also be used for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety, or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms.
Side Effects[edit]
Common side effects of Fludiazepam include drowsiness, sedation, unsteadiness, and ataxia. Less common side effects may include confusion, depression, and impairment of memory and/or concentration.
