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Routes of administration | Oral |
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Formula | C16H12ClFN2O2 |
Molar mass | 318.730 g·mol−1 |
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Flutemazepam[1][2] was developed at a team at Stabilimenti Chimici Farmaceutici Riuniti SpA in the mid 1970s. Is a drug which is a 3-hydroxy benzodiazepine derivative and an analogue of temazepam that has hypnotic, sedative, amnesiac, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.[3] It is most closely related in structure to temazepam and is indicated for the treatment of severe sleep problem (insomnia).[4][5] Flutemazepam has properties similar to temazepam, and it has been found to be very effective for the treatment of severe states of anxiety, panic attacks, and severe insomnia.[6]
See also
References
- ^ GB 1431282, "Benzodiazepine Compounds for Therapeutical Use", issued 7 April 1976, assigned to Schiapparelli Farma SpA
- ^ PubChem. "Flutemazepam". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Universal Guide for Temazepam". fastukmeds.com. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Temazepam Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD". www.webmd.com. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "flutemazepam". psychotropics.dk. Retrieved 11 February 2009.
- ^ Morton IK, Hall JM (1999). Concise Dictionary of Pharmacological Agents. Springer. ISBN 978-0-7514-0499-9.