An anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant.
Controlled substance (depressant)
일반 설명
Lorazepam, 7-chloro-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2H-1,4-benzodiazepine-2-one(Ativan), is the 2'-chloro derivative of oxazepam. In keepingwith overall SARs, the 2'-chloro substituent increases activity.As with oxazepam, metabolism is relatively rapid anduncomplicated because of the 3-hydroxyl group in the compound.Thus, it also has short half-life (2–6 hours) and similarpharmacological activity.
생물학적 활성
Ligand at the GABA A receptor benzodiazepine modulatory site. Anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and sedative/hypnotic agent.
