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Revision as of 01:39, 20 February 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
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
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
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
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.
