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'''Nordazepam''' (marketed under brand names Calmday®, Stilny®, Madar®), formerly known as ''nordiazepam'' and also known as ''desmethyldiazepam'', is a [[benzodiazepine|1,4-benzodiazepine]] derivative. Like other benzodiazepine derivatives, it has [[anticonvulsant]], [[anxiolytic]], [[muscle relaxant]] and [[sedative]] properties. However, it is used primarily in the treatment of [[anxiety]]. It is an active [[metabolite]] of [[diazepam]], [[chlordiazepoxide]], [[clorazepate]], [[prazepam]], and [[medazepam]].{{ref|what_from}} |
'''Nordazepam''' (marketed under brand names Calmday®, Stilny®, Madar®, Vegesan®, and Calmday®), formerly known as ''nordiazepam'' and also known as ''desmethyldiazepam'', is a [[benzodiazepine|1,4-benzodiazepine]] derivative. Like other benzodiazepine derivatives, it has [[anticonvulsant]], [[anxiolytic]], [[muscle relaxant]] and [[sedative]] properties. However, it is used primarily in the treatment of [[anxiety]]. It is an active [[metabolite]] of [[diazepam]], [[chlordiazepoxide]], [[clorazepate]], [[prazepam]], and [[medazepam]].{{ref|what_from}} |
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Common side effects of nordazepam include somnolence, which is more common in elderly patients and/or people on high dose regimens. [[Muscular hypotonia]], which is much less common, is also associated with high doses and/or old age.--> |
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* [http://www.inchem.org/documents/pims/pharm/pim676.htm Inchem - Nordazepam] |
* [http://www.inchem.org/documents/pims/pharm/pim676.htm Inchem - Nordazepam] |
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Routes of administration | Oral |
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Bioavailability | ? |
Metabolism | Hepatic |
Elimination half-life | 50-120 hours |
Excretion | Renal |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.012.840 |
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Formula | C15H11ClN2O |
Molar mass | 270.71 |
Nordazepam (marketed under brand names Calmday®, Stilny®, Madar®, Vegesan®, and Calmday®), formerly known as nordiazepam and also known as desmethyldiazepam, is a 1,4-benzodiazepine derivative. Like other benzodiazepine derivatives, it has anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant and sedative properties. However, it is used primarily in the treatment of anxiety. It is an active metabolite of diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate, prazepam, and medazepam.[1]