Lorazepam
A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders, status epilepticus, insomnia, and agitation, and studied as a sedative in critically ill patients. It enhances GABA activity in the brain, producing calming, sedating, and anticonvulsant effects.
Molekularmasse
321,1580 g/mol
LogP
2,40
TPSA
61,70 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
Bestanden
Therapeutische Bereiche
Arzneimittelklassen
Wirkmechanismus
Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine enhancing GABA-A receptor chloride conductance.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine enhancing GABA-A receptor chloride conductance.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
O=C1Nc2ccc(Cl)cc2C(c2ccccc2Cl)=NC1O
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H10Cl2N2O2/c16-8-5-6-12-10(7-8)13(19-15(21)14(20)18-12)9-3-1-2-4-11(9)17/h1-7,15,21H,(H,18,20)
Molecular Formula
C15H10Cl2N2O2
HBD / HBA
2 / 3
Rotierbare Bindungen
1
Schwere Atome
21
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders, status epilepticus, insomnia, and agitation, and studied as a sedative in critically ill patients. It enhances GABA activity in the brain, producing calming, sedating, and anticonvulsant effects.
Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine enhancing GABA-A receptor chloride conductance.
Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Lorazepam: Half-life: 10-20 hours.
Yes, Lorazepam is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
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References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL580. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 3958. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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