flurazepam

English

Etymology

From flu(o)r- +‎ -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

Pronunciation

Noun

flurazepam (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A benzodiazepine (trademark Dalmane) that is closely related structurally to diazepam and is used as a hypnotic in the form of its dihydrochloride C21H23ClFN3O·2HCl to treat insomnia and to induce periods of restful sleep.

Derived terms

  • flurazepam dihydrochloride

References

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