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etizolam
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Diazepam
Definition
: A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
Other names
Valium; Stesolid; Sibazon; Seduxen; Relanium; Faustan; Diazemuls; Apaurin; 7-
Chloro-
1,3-
dihydro-
1-
methyl-
5-
phenyl-
2H-
1,4-
benz
Drugs:
VALIUM
DIZAC
;
DIASTAT
;
Q-PAM
;
DIASTAT ACUDIAL
;
VALRELEASE
;
DIAZEPAM
;
DIAZEPAM INTENSOL
;
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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etizolam [ Y 7131,Y-7131,etizolam, 14C-labeled ]
structure given in first source
40054-69-1
Diazepam/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Tranquilizing Agents
Jpn J Pharmacol (Suppl)24:113; 1974; Minerva Psichiatr 1984;25(4):269; Psychopharmacologia 44(2):165;1975