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Medazepam
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Definition
: A benzodiazepine derivative used in the treatment of anxiety. It has sedative, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties. One of its metabolites is DIAZEPAM and one of its excretion products is OXAZEPAM.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Anticonvulsants
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GABA Modulators
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Muscle Relaxants, Central
Other names
Ro 54556; Ro 5 4556; Monohydrochloride, Medazepam; Hydrochloride, Medazepam; Rusedal; Rudotel; Roche Brand of Medazepam; Ro 5-
4556; Nobrium; Medazepam Monohydrochloride; Medazepam Hydrochloride; Medazepam AWD; Altana Pharma Oranienburg Brand of Mebendazole; AWD.pharma Brand of Medazepam
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desmethylmedazepam
1694-78-6
Medazepam/*analogs & derivatives.
J Chromatogr 100(1):49;1974