Clotiazepam Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Clotiazepam is a thienodiazepine, not approved for sale in the U.S. or Canada, but has been approved in the U.K. It is a schedule IV drug in Canada.
Clotiazepam is a thienodiazepine possessing anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It increases the stage 2 non-rapid eye movement sleep.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Clotiazepam |
| Generic | Clotiazepam |
| Clotiazepam Other Names | Clotiazepam, Clotiazepamum |
| Type | |
| Formula | C16H15ClN2OS |
| Weight | Average: 318.821 Monoisotopic: 318.059361509 |
| Protein binding | 99% bound to plasma proteins. |
| Groups | Approved, Illicit |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Clotiazepam is a thienodiazepine used to manage anxiety disorders and insomnia.
For the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Clotiazepam is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Anxiety, Insomnia
How Clotiazepam works
Clotiazepam acts at the benzodiazepine receptors (BZD). This agonizes the action of GABA, increasing the frequency of opening of the channel chlorinates and penetration of the ions chlorinates through the ionophore. Increase in membrane polarization decreases the probability of discharge of neurons.
Half Life
4 hours
