Mexazolam Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Mexazolam (CS-386) is a benzodiazepine indicated for the treatment of anxiety with or without psychoneurotic conditions. Mexazolam's structure is similar to that of other benzodiazepines such as oxazolam and cloxazolam. The use of benzodiazepines in the treatment of anxiety is generally a second line measure.
| Trade Name | Mexazolam |
| Generic | Mexazolam |
| Mexazolam Other Names | Mexazolam, Mexazolamum |
| Type | |
| Formula | C18H16Cl2N2O2 |
| Weight | Average: 363.238 Monoisotopic: 362.05888318 |
| Protein binding | Mexazolam is >90% protein bound in plasma. |
| Groups | Experimental |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Mexazolam is a benzodiazepine indicated to treat anxiety with or without psychoneurotic conditions.
Mexazolam is indicated for the treatment of anxiety with or without psychoneurotic conditions.
Mexazolam is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Anxiety
How Mexazolam works
Mexazolam is a benzodiazepine that binds to benzodiazepine-type receptors, inhibiting gamma-aminobutyric acid.
Elimination Route
The active metabolite chloronordiazepam has a Tmax of 1-2h.
Half Life
Mexazolam follows a 2 compartment model with a first half life of 1.4h and a second half life of 76h.
Elimination Route
Mexazolam is mainly eliminated in the bile and feces, with 1 >50% of a dose of mexazolam is eliminated as the metabolite chloroxazepam.
