Chemical formula: C₂₃H₂₁ClN₆O₃ Molecular mass: 464.904 g/mol PubChem compound: 3033860
Benzodiazepines have a widespread action as a result of their enhancing the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). They are effective as anti-convulsants, muscle relaxants, anti-anxiety agents, pre-medications and sedative hypnotics. Loprazolam is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia including difficulty in falling asleep and/or frequent nocturnal awakenings.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N05CD11 | Loprazolam | N Nervous system → N05 Psycholeptics → N05C Hypnotics and sedatives → N05CD Benzodiazepine derivatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOPRAZOLAM Tablets | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Loprazolam is an active ingredient of these brands:
France (FR)
Netherlands (NL)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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