prazepam
prazepam (prā´z
pam),
[praz′əpam]
a benzodiazepine derivative used to treat anxiety.
indications It is not available in the United States, but it is prescribed elsewhere for the treatment of anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety and has several unlabeled uses, including alcohol and opiate withdrawal, spasticity, and partial seizures.
contraindications Acute narrow-angle glaucoma or known sensitivity to this drug or other benzodiazepines prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious, but rare, adverse effects are confusion, tremor, palpitations, and diaphoresis.
prazepam (prā´z
pam),n brand name: Centrax;
drug class: benzodiazepine, antianxiety (Controlled Substance Schedule IV);
action: produces central nervous system depression by interacting with a benzodiazepine receptor to facilitate the action of inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA);
use: anxiety.
drug class: benzodiazepine, antianxiety (Controlled Substance Schedule IV);
action: produces central nervous system depression by interacting with a benzodiazepine receptor to facilitate the action of inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA);
use: anxiety.
prazepam
a benzodiazepine tranquilizer, similar to diazepam.
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