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delorazepam

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Also known as Chlordesmethyldiazepam, Dadumir, CDDZ

Delorazepam, also known as chlordesmethyldiazepam and nordiclazepam, is a drug which is a benzodiazepine and a derivative of desmethyldiazepam. It is marketed in Italy, where it is available under the trade name EN. Delorazepam is also an active metabolite of the benzodiazepine drugs diclazepam and cloxazolam.

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Delorazepam, also known as chlordesmethyldiazepam and nordiclazepam, is a drug which is a benzodiazepine and a derivative of desmethyldiazepam. It is marketed in Italy, where it is available under the trade name EN. Delorazepam is also an active metabolite of the benzodiazepine drugs diclazepam and cloxazolam.

Adverse effects may include hangover-type effects, drowsiness, behavioural impairments, and short-term memory impairments. Similar to other benzodiazepines delorazepam has anxiolytic, skeletal muscle relaxant, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant properties.

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