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Lorazepam (International)

In the US, Lorazepam (lorazepam systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, miscellaneous antiemetics and is used to treat Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Cervical Dystonia, Dysautonomia, Epilepsy, ICU Agitation, Insomnia, Light Anesthesia, Nausea/Vomiting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced, Panic Disorder, Sedation and Status Epilepticus.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N05BA06

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000846-49-1

Chemical Formula

C15-H10-Cl2-N2-O2

Molecular Weight

321

Therapeutic Categories

Antiemetic agent

Anxiolytic agent

Antiepileptic agent

Hypnotic agent

Benzodiazepine derivative

Agent for premedication

Chemical Names

(RS)-7-Chlor-5-(2-chlorphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-1H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-on (IUPAC)

(RS)-7-Chlor-5-(2-chlorphenyl)-3-hydroxy-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-on

2H-1,4-Benzodiazepin-2-one, 7-chloro-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-

7-Chloro-5-(o-chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one (WHO)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
IUPACInternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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