Alprazolam

CHEMBL661 Phase 4 승인됨 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.

분자량

308.7650 g/mol

LogP

2.10

TPSA

43.10 Ų

리핀스키 5의 법칙

통과

치료 영역

약물 분류

작용 기전

High-potency benzodiazepine GABA-A receptor modulator.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Half-Life 6-12 hours

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

기전

High-potency benzodiazepine GABA-A receptor modulator.

2D 구조

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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

회전 가능 결합

1

무거운 원자

22

Primary Target

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

자주 묻는 질문

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.

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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.