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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C19H17ClN2O
Molecular Weight 324.804
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of PRAZEPAM

SMILES

ClC1=CC2=C(C=C1)N(CC3CC3)C(=O)CN=C2C4=CC=CC=C4

InChI

InChIKey=MWQCHHACWWAQLJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C19H17ClN2O/c20-15-8-9-17-16(10-15)19(14-4-2-1-3-5-14)21-11-18(23)22(17)12-13-6-7-13/h1-5,8-10,13H,6-7,11-12H2

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C19H17ClN2O
Molecular Weight 324.804
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Prazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative and is indicated to treat symptoms of anxiety. Benzodiazepines are used to treat severe incapacitating symptoms or symptoms leading to an extreme suffering for the patient. Prazepam is believed to stimulate GABA receptors in the ascending reticular activating system. Since GABA is inhibitory, receptor stimulation increases inhibition and blocks both cortical and limbic arousal following stimulation of the brain stem reticular formation. Prazepam is a prodrug for N-desmethyl-diazepam, which is responsible for the therapeutic effects of prazepam. Prazepam was discontinued in USA.

Originator

Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
PRAZEPAM

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
20 ng/mL
30 mg single, oral
PRAZEPAM plasma
Homo sapiens

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
36 ng × h/mL
30 mg single, oral
PRAZEPAM plasma
Homo sapiens

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1.31 h
30 mg single, oral
PRAZEPAM plasma
Homo sapiens

Doses

Overview

CYP3A4CYP2C9CYP2D6hERG

OverviewOther

Other InhibitorOther SubstrateOther Inducer

Drug as victim

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
The usual dose is between 10 and 60 mg prazepam. If you are less than 18 years old your dose will be adjusted according to your age and body weight. The maximum dose is 1 mg per kg of body weight per day.
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
Q30VCC064M
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version