nitrazepam
nounUK /nʌɪˈtɹeɪ.zɪ.pam/ · US /naɪˈtɹæz.əˌpæm/
Etymology From nitr- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).
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Chemistry, Medicine, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences A short-acting hypnotic drug (British trademark Mogadon) of the benzodiazepine group, used to treat insomnia; C₁₅H₁₁N₃O₃.
- Derived terms
- clonazepam, flunitrazepam, menitrazepam