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Preferred term

Clonazepam  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 1622-61-3 (Clonazepam)
  • 2H-1,4-Benzodiazepin-2-one, 5-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-7-nitro-
  • 5PE9FDE8GB

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HC5CJKWG-9

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