Alprazolam

//alˈpɹeɪ.zəʊ.lam// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A drug (trademark Xanax) of the benzodiazepine group (8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine), used in the treatment of anxiety. uncountable

    "Also in Mr. Ledger’s system were three anti-anxiety medications: diazepam, the generic name for Valium; alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax; and temazepam[…]."

  2. 2
    an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class wordnet

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xanaxxanax

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"Also in Mr. Ledger’s system were three anti-anxiety medications: diazepam, the generic name for Valium; alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax; and temazepam[…]."

Etymology

From al(pha) + p(henyl) + (t)r(i)azol(o) + -(azep)am.

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