Estazolam
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Estazolam
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 8-Chloro-6-phenyl- 4H-1,2,4-triazolo(4,3-a)- 1,4-benzodiazepine |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 29975-16-4 |
| ATC code | N05CD04 |
| PubChem | 3261 |
| DrugBank | APRD00955 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C16H11ClN4 |
| Mol. weight | 294.7 |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | 93% |
| Metabolism | Hepatic |
| Half life | 10-24 hours |
| Excretion | Renal |
| Therapeutic considerations | |
| Pregnancy cat. |
? (USA) |
| Legal status |
Schedule IV(US) |
| Routes | Oral |
Estazolam (marketed under the brand names ProSom®, Eurodin®) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.
It is commonly prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia.
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