Cyprazepam
Cyprazepam
Cyprazepam (pronunciation: /saɪˈpræzəpæm/) is a benzodiazepine derivative drug developed by a team at Hoffmann-La Roche in the 1970s. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.
Etymology
The term "Cyprazepam" is derived from its chemical structure, which is a fusion of a cyclohexene ring and a diazepam core. The prefix "Cypr-" is derived from "cyclohexene", and "-azepam" is a common suffix for benzodiazepine drugs.
Pharmacology
Cyprazepam is a type of psychoactive drug that is part of the benzodiazepine class. It works by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at the GABA_A receptor, resulting in sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties.
Related Terms
- Benzodiazepine: A class of drugs primarily used for treating anxiety, but they also are effective in treating several other conditions.
- Anxiolytic: A medication or other intervention that inhibits anxiety.
- Anticonvulsant: A type of medication which prevents or reduces the severity of epileptic fits or other convulsions.
- Sedative: A substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement.
- Skeletal muscle relaxant: A drug that reduces muscle tone.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cyprazepam
- Wikipedia's article - Cyprazepam
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