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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C16H15ClN2
Molecular Weight 270.757
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of MEDAZEPAM

SMILES

CN1CCN=C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=C1C=CC(Cl)=C3

InChI

InChIKey=YLCXGBZIZBEVPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C16H15ClN2/c1-19-10-9-18-16(12-5-3-2-4-6-12)14-11-13(17)7-8-15(14)19/h2-8,11H,9-10H2,1H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C16H15ClN2
Molecular Weight 270.757
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Medazepam is a benzodiazepine drug with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It is known by the following brand names: Azepamid, Nobrium, Tranquirax (mixed with bevonium), Rudotel, Raporan, Ansilan and Mezapam. Marketed in Russia. Indicated for the treatment of neurotic disorders and states, accompanied with sense of fear, anxiety, intension, raised irritability, insomnia, vegetative lability.

Originator

Curator's Comment: # F. Hoffmann-La Roche Co., Ltd.

Approval Year

TargetsConditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Nobrium

Approved Use

This medication is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal, tremor, muscle spasms and to control seizures. It may also be used before surgery or procedures to reduce apprehension and anxiety.
Primary
Nobrium

Approved Use

This medication is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal, tremor, muscle spasms and to control seizures. It may also be used before surgery or procedures to reduce apprehension and anxiety.
Primary
Nobrium

Approved Use

This medication is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal, tremor, muscle spasms and to control seizures. It may also be used before surgery or procedures to reduce apprehension and anxiety.
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Medazepam compared with amylobarbitone in treatment of anxiety.
1971 Jan 16
Bromazepam, medazepam, chlordiazepoxide in treatment of neurotic anxiety.
1974 May
Structural requirements of benzodiazepines for the inhibition of pig brain nitric oxide synthase.
2001 Nov 30
Substrate specificity of human 3(20)alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase for neurosteroids and its inhibition by benzodiazepines.
2002 Apr
Quantitation using GC-TOF-MS: example of bromazepam.
2002 Aug 14
A population-based case-control teratologic study of nitrazepam, medazepam, tofisopam, alprazolum and clonazepam treatment during pregnancy.
2002 Mar 10
Square-wave voltammetric techniques for determination of psychoactive 1,4-benzodiazepine drugs.
2002 Nov
[Determination of diazepine derivatives: alprazolam, medazepam, chlordiazepoxid mixture by high performance liquid chromatography].
2003
[Comprehensive medical and ecological studies in Pryel'brussi].
2003
Pharmacological activity of phenazepam and flunitrazepam in ultralow doses.
2003 Jan
Determination of clofazimine in leprosy patients by high-performance liquid chromatography.
2003 Sep
Mountain sports and total hip arthroplasty: a case report and review of mountaineering with total hip arthroplasty.
2003 Summer
Screening, library-assisted identification and validated quantification of 23 benzodiazepines, flumazenil, zaleplone, zolpidem and zopiclone in plasma by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry with atmospheric pressure chemical ionization.
2004 Aug
Determination of diazepam in cream biscuits by liquid chromatography.
2004 May-Jun
Diagnostic imaging in Canada.
2005
Risk and benefit of drug use during pregnancy.
2005
Cytokinin-binding protein (70 kDa): localization in tissues and cells of etiolated maize seedlings and its putative function.
2007
Human resource management in the Georgian National Immunization Program: a baseline assessment.
2007 Jul 31
[Efficacy and possible mechanisms of action of a new peptide anxiolytic selank in the therapy of generalized anxiety disorders and neurasthenia].
2008
The educational background and qualifications of UK medical students from ethnic minorities.
2008 Apr 16
Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain.
2008 Aug 19
A study of the effects of large doses of medazepam used for self-poisoning in 10 pregnant women on fetal development.
2008 Feb-Mar
OSBPL10, a novel candidate gene for high triglyceride trait in dyslipidemic Finnish subjects, regulates cellular lipid metabolism.
2009 Aug
Benzodiazepine prescription and length of hospital stay at a Japanese university hospital.
2009 Oct 9
Adverse drug effects in hospitalized elderly: data from the healthcare cost and utilization project.
2010
Evaluation of an hPXR reporter gene assay for the detection of aquatic emerging pollutants: screening of chemicals and application to water samples.
2010 Jan
Barriers to treatment adherence in physiotherapy outpatient clinics: a systematic review.
2010 Jun
Benzodiazepines medazepam and midazolam are activators of pregnane X receptor and weak inducers of CYP3A4: investigation in primary cultures of human hepatocytes and hepatocarcinoma cell lines.
2010 Mar 15
[Oxygen consumption by resting humans at different Elbrus altitudes].
2010 May-Jun
1-(1-Phenyl-ethyl-idene)carbonohydrazide.
2010 Sep 30
Patents

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
The average dose for adults: single - 10-20 mg, the average daily - 20-30 mg, the maximum - 60-70 mg / day. At the beginning of treatment - for 5 mg 2-3 times a day, then gradually increase the dose to 30-40 mg per day. In outpatient settings recommended by 5 mg in the morning and in the afternoon, and 10 mg in the evening. Elderly patients, teenagers, as well as kidney function - 5-10 mg 1-2 times a day, or 10 mg at night. Babies dose depends on the age and body weight. Treatment duration should be as short as possible (about 2 Sun) and should not exceed 2 Months (including the period of gradual reduction of the dose).
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Medazepam (10 (-5) M) inhibited the contractile response of circular muscle strips from the isolated guinea-pig gallbladder to sulfated cholecystokinin octapeptide (CCK8) in the presence of atropine.
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
MEDAZEPAM
INN   MART.   MI   WHO-DD  
INN  
Official Name English
medazepam [INN]
Common Name English
MEDAZEPAM [MI]
Common Name English
Medazepam [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
MEDAZEPAM [JAN]
Common Name English
MEDAZEPAM [MART.]
Common Name English
PAMNACE
Brand Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
NCI_THESAURUS C1012
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WHO-VATC QN05BA03
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WHO-ATC N05BA03
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DEA NO. 2836
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Code System Code Type Description
EVMPD
SUB08689MIG
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MESH
D008472
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MERCK INDEX
m7127
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
220-783-4
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FDA UNII
P0J3387W3S
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WIKIPEDIA
MEDAZEPAM
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PUBCHEM
4041
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL28333
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NCI_THESAURUS
C66068
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INN
2517
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CAS
2898-12-6
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID1048708
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SMS_ID
100000081988
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DRUG BANK
DB13437
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RXCUI
6680
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DRUG CENTRAL
1654
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