clonazepam

Noun

Meaning

clonazepam (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine with potent anticonvulsant used especially in the treatment of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. It is a derivative of nitrazepam.

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Synonyms

haloperidol gabapentin rohypnol omeprazole secobarbital ethosuximide primidone Librium alprazolam flurazepam molindone perphenazine loxapine amobarbital oxazepam
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Examples

Both the Canadian and American medical associations then suggest the use of a strong but long lasting benzodiazepine such as clonazepam and alprazolam and an antidepressant, usually Prozac for its effectiveness. Source: Internet

In 2011, U.S. forensic laboratories found clonazepam involved in 10,686 cases, with increasing numbers through 2012. Source: Internet

Because zolpidem is short acting, and because of the severity of the disordered sleep, it may be necessary to add other sleep treatments (e.g., trazodone, clonazepam, and carisprodol—often in combination). Source: Internet

Lorazepam is most commonly used but clonazepam is sometimes prescribed for acute psychosis or mania; citation citation their long-term use is not recommended due to risks of dependence. Source: Internet

Luckily, there are medications that can help reverse the effects of a clonazepam overdose. Source: Internet

Overdosing on clonazepam is serious. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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