Diclazepam
Diclazepam
Diclazepam (pronounced: die-cla-zeh-pam), also known as chlorodiazepam and 2'-chloro-diazepam, is a benzodiazepine derivative and anxiolytic medication. It was first synthesized by Leo Sternbach and his team at Hoffmann-La Roche in 1960.
Etymology
The name "Diclazepam" is a combination of the words "diazepam" and "chloro". "Diazepam" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which includes a diazepine ring - a seven-membered ring with two nitrogen constituents located at R1 and R4. The prefix "di-" is derived from the Greek word for "two", referring to the two nitrogen atoms in the diazepine ring. The suffix "-azepam" is a common ending for benzodiazepine names. "Chloro" refers to the presence of a chlorine atom in the molecule.
Usage
Diclazepam is used for its sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties. It is a potent and long-acting benzodiazepine, and its effects can last for an extended period of time. It is often used as a substitute for diazepam in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders.
Related Terms
- Benzodiazepine: A class of psychoactive drugs with varying sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant and amnesic properties.
- Anxiolytic: A medication or other intervention that inhibits anxiety.
- Diazepam: A medication of the benzodiazepine family that typically produces a calming effect.
- Leo Sternbach: A Polish chemist and the inventor of the benzodiazepine group of drugs.
- Hoffmann-La Roche: A Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diclazepam
- Wikipedia's article - Diclazepam
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