Alprenoxime
Alprenoxime
Alprenoxime (pronunciation: al-pre-nox-ime) is a pharmaceutical compound used in the field of medicine.
Etymology
The term "Alprenoxime" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "Alpren" is derived from the compound's relation to the Alprazolam family of drugs, while the suffix "oxime" refers to its oxime functional group.
Definition
Alprenoxime is a synthetic compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzodiazepines. These are organic compounds containing a benzene ring fused to either isomers of diazepine(unsaturated seven-member heterocycle with two nitrogen atoms replacing two carbon atoms).
Usage
Alprenoxime is primarily used in the treatment of various neurological disorders, including anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and insomnia. It works by enhancing the effect of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Related Terms
- Benzodiazepine: A class of drugs that Alprenoxime belongs to.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals in the brain that Alprenoxime affects to produce its therapeutic effects.
- Anxiety disorder: One of the conditions that Alprenoxime is used to treat.
- Panic disorder: Another condition that Alprenoxime is used to treat.
- Insomnia: A condition that Alprenoxime can help manage.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alprenoxime
- Wikipedia's article - Alprenoxime
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