Fenobam
Fenobam
Fenobam (pronounced: feh-NO-bam) is a type of pharmaceutical drug that is classified as a nonbenzodiazepine anxiolytic.
Etymology
The term "Fenobam" is derived from its chemical name, N-(3-chlorophenyl)-N'-(4,5-dihydro-1-methyl-4-oxo-1H-imidazole-2-yl)urea.
Usage
Fenobam is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is known for its unique mechanism of action as it is a potent and selective mGluR5 receptor antagonist. This means it works by blocking the action of glutamate, a neurotransmitter in the brain, on the mGluR5 receptors.
Related Terms
- Anxiolytic: A category of medication that inhibits anxiety.
- mGluR5: A type of receptor in the brain that is involved in the neurotransmission of glutamate.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron.
- Glutamate: The most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the vertebrate nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fenobam
- Wikipedia's article - Fenobam
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