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clonazepam [2 records]

Record 1 2011-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C15H10ClN3O3
formula, see observation
1622-61-3
CAS number
OBS

An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor responses.

OBS

Chemical formula: C15H10ClN3O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C15H10ClN3O3
formula, see observation
1622-61-3
CAS number
OBS

Anticonvulsivant utilisé pour différents types de crises, y compris les crises atoniques et myotoniques, l'épilepsie [photosensible] et le petit mal épileptique, toutefois une tolérance peut se développer. Il est rarement efficace contre le grand mal épileptique partiel ou généralisé. Son mécanisme d'action semble impliquer l'amélioration des réponses des récepteurs de l'acide gamma-aminobutyrique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C15H10ClN3O3

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pharmacology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Pharmacologie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Farmacología
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