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Drug profile · INN

clonazepam

clonazepam (PAXAM 0.5) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — clonazepam
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
4
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

clonazepam (PAXAM 0.5) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN clonazepam
Brand PAXAM 0.5
Mechanism GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator
Target GABA-A receptor; anion channel
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING

Mechanism of action

GABA-A receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator

Primary target: GABA-A receptor; anion channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 64407564MMY2006 Phase 2 · Janssen-Cilag International N.V · multiple myeloma
  2. Clonazepam Phase 2 · Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland · Epilepsy
  3. Clonazepam Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cannabis Use Disorder
  4. Clonazepam Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

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  1. US 8716279

    Pharmaceutical compositions of clonazepam and method of use thereof

    Expires Mon May 01 2034 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is clonazepam?

clonazepam (PAXAM 0.5) is a gaba-a receptor; anion channel positive allosteric modulator. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for clonazepam?

PAXAM 0.5 is a marketed brand name for clonazepam. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of clonazepam?

clonazepam has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.