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BROMAZEPAM

  • [LEXOTAN]
  • [LEXATIN]
  • [LEXOTANIL]
  • [LECTOPAM]

DEA CODE 2748: Schedule 4

Bromazepam (marketed under several brand names, including Lectopam, Lexotan, Lexilium, Lexaurin, Brazepam, Rekotnil, and Lexotanil) is a benzodiazepine derivative drug, patented by Roche in 1963 and developed clinically in the 1970s. It is mainly an anti-anxiety agent with similar side effects to diazepam (Valium). In addition to being used to treat anxiety or panic states, bromazepam may be used as a premedicant prior to minor surgery. Bromazepam typically comes in doses of 3 mg and 6 mg tablets.

Bromazepam is contraindicated and should be used with caution in women who are pregnant, the elderly, patients with a history of alcohol or other substance abuse disorders and children. Prolonged use of bromazepam causes tolerance and may lead to both physical and psychological dependence on the drug, and as a result, it is a medication which is controlled by international law. Bromazepam binds to the GABA receptor GABAA, causing a conformational change and increasing the inhibitory effects of GABA. Bromazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine and is lipophilic and metabolized hepatically via oxidative pathways.

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Bromazepam
Duration:

A benzodiazepine drug with a medium-long duration, developed by Roche in the 1960s. Has primarily anxiolytic properties. May cause lowered inhibitions and amnesia in high doses.

NOTE: 6mg of Bromazepam is approximately equivelant to 10mg Diazepam

RouteOnsetDurationAfter Effects
Tripsit Factsheets
All ROAs:10-20 minutes4-8 hours1-16 hours
Bromazepam Duration
Avoid:
All other CNS depressants.
Aliases:
  • lectopam
  • lexilium
  • lexotan
  • brazepam
  • lexotanil
Effects:
Anxiolytic, Sedative, Muscle Relaxant, Amnesia, Dystaxia.

Bromazepam:
Brand Names:
  • Brazepam
  • Bromaze
  • Calmepam
  • Lectopam
  • Lexatin
  • Lexaurin
  • Lexilium
  • Lexomil
  • Lexotan
  • Lexotanil
  • Rekotnil
  • Somalium
  • Bromazepam is a benzodiazepine
  • Mainly an anti-anxiety agent with similar side effects to diazepam (Valium)
  • Also may be used as a premedicant prior to minor surgery
  • Typically comes in doses of 3 mg and 6 mg tablets
  • Patented in 1961
  • Approved for medical use in 1974
  • Similar in side effects to other benzodiazepines. The most common side effects reported are drowsiness, sedation, ataxia, memory impairment, and dizziness

Prolonged use of bromazepam can cause tolerance and may lead to both physical and psychological dependence on the drug. Bromazepam is commonly involved in drug overdoses.

  
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