Alprazolam

CHEMBL661 Phase 4 Disetujui Small molecule
Half-Life
6-12 hours
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
308.8 g/mol
LogP
2.1
Phase
4

A high-potency benzodiazepine, alprazolam amplifies the action of GABA, the brain's principal inhibitory neurotransmitter, by binding the GABA-A receptor and increasing chloride flow into neurons. The enhanced inhibition produces calming, anxiety-reducing, and sedative effects, and it is prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and anxiety accompanying depression. A triazolobenzodiazepine small molecule (C17H13ClN4) with a half-life of roughly 6 to 12 hours, it acts relatively quickly, a property that contributes both to its usefulness in acute anxiety and to its potential for dependence. Prolonged use can lead to tolerance and a withdrawal syndrome when stopped abruptly, reflecting the nervous system's adaptation to sustained GABA enhancement. Alprazolam is an approved anxiolytic prescribed under careful supervision because of these risks.

A benzodiazepine medication that enhances the effect of GABA, the brain's main inhibitory neurotransmitter, producing calming, anti-anxiety, and sedative effects. It is prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and anxiety associated with depression, though it carries risks of dependence and withdrawal with prolonged use.

Berat Molekul

308,7650 g/mol

LogP

2,10

TPSA

43,10 Ų

Lipinski RO5

Lulus

Area Terapeutik

Kelas Obat

Mekanisme Kerja

High-potency benzodiazepine GABA-A receptor modulator.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Half-Life 6-12 hours

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mekanisme

High-potency benzodiazepine GABA-A receptor modulator.

Struktur 2D

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SMILES

Cc1nnc2n1-c1ccc(Cl)cc1C(c1ccccc1)=NC2

InChI

InChI=1S/C17H13ClN4/c1-11-20-21-16-10-19-17(12-5-3-2-4-6-12)14-9-13(18)7-8-15(14)22(11)16/h2-9H,10H2,1H3

Molecular Formula

C17H13ClN4

HBD / HBA

- / 3

Ikatan yang Dapat Dirotasi

1

Atom Berat

22

Primary Target

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

A benzodiazepine medication that enhances the effect of GABA, the brain's main inhibitory neurotransmitter, producing calming, anti-anxiety, and sedative effects. It is prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and anxiety associated with depression, though it carries risks of dependence and withdrawal with prolonged use.

High-potency benzodiazepine GABA-A receptor modulator.

Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Alprazolam: Half-life: 6-12 hours.

Yes, Alprazolam 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). CHEMBL661. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 2118. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.

Penyangkalan Medis

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.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.