What does "flurazepam" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "flurazepam"?

Common synonyms include: dalmane, flurazepam hydrochloride.

How do you pronounce "flurazepam"?

Pronounced //flɚˈɹæz.əˌpæm//.

Flurazepam

/flɚˈɹæz.əˌpæm/ noun

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Noun

1
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. uncountable
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tranquilizer (trade name Dalmane) used to treat insomnia wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dalmane flurazepam hydrochloride

Etymology

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

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