clonazepam
/ˌkləʊˈneɪzɪpam/ /ˌkləʊˈnazɪpam/Pharmacology
noun
A benzodiazepine with potent anticonvulsant used especially in the treatment of epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
- Clonazepam is a derivative of nitrazepam. Chemical formula: C15H10ClN3O3.A trademark for this drug is Klonopin..
Origin
1970s; earliest use found in Pharmacologist. Probably from clo- (representing chloro-) + n- (in nitro-), elements in the chemical name + -azepam.