Halazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative drug exerting anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, a muscle relaxing effects. It has been shown to be less toxic than chlordiazepoxide or diazepam. This drug is no... This drug is no longer marketed in the United States, and was withdrawn by Schering, its manufacturer, in 2009.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
Benzodiazepines bind nonspecifically to benzodiazepine receptors BNZ1, which mediates sleep, and BNZ2, which affects affects muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant activity, motor coordination, and memory. As benzodiazepine receptors are thought to be coupled to gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABAA) receptors, this enhances the effects of GABA by increasing GABA affinity for the GABA receptor. Binding of GABA to the site opens the chloride channel, resulting in a hyperpolarized cell membrane that prevents further excitation of the cell.
- Primary indication
- Used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders.Curator reviewed
- Formula / weight
- C17H12ClF3N2O · 352.738 g/mol (avg)
- Code names
- SCH-12041
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WYCLKVQLVUQKNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILESFC(F)(F)CN1C2=C(C=C(Cl)C=C2)C(=NCC1=O)C1=CC=CC=C1What you can answer from here — as of September 13, 2026
Which drugs share a target with Halazepam, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?
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