Etizolam

Etizolam (marketed under the brand name Sedekopan, Pasaden or Depas) is a thienodiazepine drug which is a benzodiazepine analog. The etizolam molecule differs from most other benzodiazepines in that the benzene ring has been replaced by a thiophene ring. It possesses amnesic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. Rare Abrupt or over rapid withdrawal from etizolam as with other benzodiazepines may ... more

Etizolam (marketed under the brand name Sedekopan, Pasaden or Depas) is a thienodiazepine drug which is a benzodiazepine analog. The etizolam molecule differs from most other benzodiazepines in that the benzene ring has been replaced by a thiophene ring. It possesses amnesic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. Rare Abrupt or over rapid withdrawal from etizolam as with other benzodiazepines may result in the appearance of the benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome, including rebound insomnia. A neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a rare event in benzodiazepine withdrawal has been documented in a case of abrupt withdrawal from etizolam. Etizolam a thienodiazepine benzodiazepine derivative, is absorbed fairly rapidly with peak plasma levels achieved between 30 minutes and 2 hours and has a mean elimination half life of about 3 and a half hours. However, its pharmacologically active metabolite alpha-hydroxyetizolam which has the same potency as... less