Phenazepam
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Phenazepam (also known in Russia as bromdihydrochlorphenylbenzodiazepine) is a benzodiazepine drug, first developed in the Soviet Union in 1975,[6] and now produced in Russia and several other countries.
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Routes of administration | Oral, IM, IV |
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Bioavailability | 16,7% (rat)[4] |
Metabolism | Hepatic — aromatic oxidation and C3-hydroxylation[5] |
Onset of action | 1.5–4 hours |
Elimination half-life | 6–18 hours (active metabolite unknown) |
Excretion | Renal |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.207.405 |
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Formula | C15H10BrClN2O |
Molar mass | 349.61 g·mol−1 |
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Phenazepam is used in the treatment of various mental disorders such as psychiatric schizophrenia and anxiety. It can be used as a premedication before surgery as it augments the effects of anesthetics. Recently,[when?] phenazepam has gained popularity as a recreational drug; misuse has been reported in the United Kingdom,[7] Finland,[8] Sweden,[9] and the United States.[10][11]