alprazolam

English

Molecular structure of alprazolam

Etymology

From al- of unknown origin + p(henyl) + (t)r(i)azol(e) + (-azep)am.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ælˈpɹeɪzəʊlæm/, /ælˈpɹəzəʊlæm/

Noun

alprazolam (uncountable)

  1. An antianxiety drug 8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine
    • 2008 February 7, James Barron, “Medical Examiner Rules Ledger’s Death Accidental”, in New York Times:
      Also in Mr. Ledger’s system were three anti-anxiety medications: diazepam, the generic name for Valium; alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax; and temazepam [] .

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Portuguese

Noun

alprazolam m (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) alprazolam (antianxiety drug)

Spanish

Noun

alprazolam m (plural alprazolams)

  1. alprazolam
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