Cloxazolam

Cloxazolam is a pharmaceutical drug belonging to the class of compounds known as benzodiazepines. It has been marketed under various brand names including Sepazon, Olcadil (primarily in Brazil, Portugal, and Spain), Akton (in Belgium), and Lubalix (in Switzerland). The primary mechanism of action of Cloxazolam is its conversion to an active metabolite named chlordesmethyldiazepam (often referred to as delorazepam). Cloxazolam exhibits multiple therapeutic effects including anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.

Cloxazolam

Indications

The predominant therapeutic application of Cloxazolam is its role as an anxiolytic or anti-anxiety medication.

Side Effects

One potential adverse outcome associated with the consumption of Cloxazolam is an elevated heart rate.

Pharmacology

Cloxazolam is categorized as a prodrug, implying that its pharmacological benefits are primarily derived from its active metabolites. The primary site at which both Cloxazolam and its metabolites act is the benzodiazepine receptor.

The pharmacodynamic profile of benzodiazepines at the GABAa receptor is comparable to that of neurosteroids. These neuroactive steroids function as positive allosteric modulators of the GABAa receptor, amplifying GABA function which can subsequently influence mood and various other physiological functions. Several benzodiazepines, including diazepam, medazepam, estazolam, temazepam, flunitrazepam, and nitrazepam, have been identified to robustly inhibit the enzymes pivotal for neurosteroid metabolism. Cloxazolam, alongside oxazolam, contains a tetrahydroxazole ring which reduces the inhibitory potency of benzodiazepines on neurosteroids. This structural aspect might induce nuanced differences between Cloxazolam and other benzodiazepines. Nonetheless, it's essential to note that such observations are based on studies involving the parent prodrugs of Cloxazolam and oxazolam, not their active metabolites, making these insights speculative.

See Also

• Benzodiazepines
• GABAa receptor
• Neurosteroids
• Anxiolytics

• Dailymed label info on Cloxazolam
• FDA Cloxazolam

Benzodiazipines

• Alprazolam
• Chlordiazepoxide
• Diazepam (Oral)
• Estazolam
• Flurazepam
• Lorazepam
• Midazolam
• Oxazepam
• Quazepam
• Temazepam
• Triazolam

Anticonvulsants Drugs

• Clobazam
• Clonazepam
• Clorazepate
• Diazepam (Intravenous)

Anticonvulsants, and Benzodiazepines]