Halazepam

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Halazepam
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Other names9-chloro-6-phenyl-2-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undeca-5,8,10,12-tetraen-3-one
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MetabolismHepatic
Elimination half-life14 hours (halazepam), 50–100 hours (metabolites).
ExcretionRenal
Identifiers
  • 7-chloro-5-phenyl-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-3H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC17H12ClF3N2O
Molar mass352.74 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • FC(F)(CN1C(CN=C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=C1C=CC(Cl)=C3)=O)F
  • InChI=1S/C17H12ClF3N2O/c18-12-6-7-14-13(8-12)16(11-4-2-1-3-5-11)22-9-15(24)23(14)10-17(19,20)21/h1-8H,9-10H2 checkY
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Halazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative that was marketed under the brand names Paxipam in the United States,[2] Alapryl in Spain,[3] and Pacinone in Portugal.[4]

Medical uses

Halazepam was used for the treatment of anxiety.[2]

Adverse effects

Adverse effects include drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, and sedation. Gastrointestinal side effects have also been reported including dry mouth and nausea.[2]

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics were listed in Current Psychotherapeutic Drugs published on June 15, 1998 as follows:[5]

Onset of action Intermediate to slow
Plasma half life 14 hr for parent drug and 30-100 hr for its metabolite
Peak plasma levels 1-3 hr for parent drug and 3-6 hf for its metabolite
Metabolism Metabolized into desmethyldiazepam and 3-hydroxyhalazepam (in the liver)
Excretion Excreted through kidneys
Protein binding 98% bound to plasma protein

Regulatory Information

Halazepam is classified as a schedule 4 controlled substance with a corresponding code 2762 by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).[6]

Commercial production

Halazepam was invented by Schlesinger Walter in the U.S. It was marketed as an anti-anxiety agent in 1981. However, Halazepam is not commercially available in the United States because it was withdrawn by its manufacturer for poor sales.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Anvisa (2023-03-31). "RDC Nº 784 - Listas de Substâncias Entorpecentes, Psicotrópicas, Precursoras e Outras sob Controle Especial" [Collegiate Board Resolution No. 784 - Lists of Narcotic, Psychotropic, Precursor, and Other Substances under Special Control] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Oficial da União (published 2023-04-04). Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  2. ^ a b c d "halazepam". Drugs.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  3. ^ "Alapryl". Drugs.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  4. ^ "Pacinone". Drugs.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  5. ^ Sellers EM (1998). "Antianxiety agents: benzodiazepine derivatives". In Quitkin FM, et al. (eds.). Current Psychotherapeutic Drugs (2nd ed.). Washington: American Psychiatric Press. p. 166. ISBN 978-0-88048-994-2.
  6. ^ "SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES". Code of Federal Regulations. 2012-04-01. pp. § 1308.14 Schedule IV. Retrieved December 12, 2014.

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