Flutoprazepam
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Flutoprazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative. It was discovered in Japan in 1972, and its mostly confined to that country even today. Flutoprazepam is around four times more potent by weight compared to diazepam.
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| Flutoprazepam
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 7-chloro-1-cyclopropylmethyl-1,3-dihydro-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one | |
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| ATC code | ? |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C19H16ClFN2O |
| Mol. mass | 342.795 |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | 80-90% |
| Metabolism | Hepatic |
| Half life | 60-90 hours |
| Excretion | Renal |
| Therapeutic considerations | |
| Pregnancy cat. |
X(US) |
| Legal status |
Schedule IV(US) |
| Routes | Oral, Intravenous |
Abuse of benzodiazepines in Japan is extremely common, with flutoprazepam being one of the most commonly abused, along with the benzodiazepines of abuse nimetazepam, temazepam, and triazolam.