Chemical formula: C₁₆H₁₂FN₃O₃ Molecular mass: 313.283 g/mol PubChem compound: 3380
Flunitrazepam is a member of the benzodiazepine group of drugs and is closely related to nitrazepam, flurazepam and clonazepam. It has marked sedative and hypnotic properties with a rapid onset of action and is used in severe cases of insomnia.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N05CD03 | Flunitrazepam | N Nervous system → N05 Psycholeptics → N05C Hypnotics and sedatives → N05CD Benzodiazepine derivatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYPNODORM Film coated tablet | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (AU) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Flunitrazepam is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)Austria (AT)Cyprus (CY)Germany (DE)Japan (JP)South Africa (ZA)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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