alprazolam

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English

Molecular structure of alprazolam
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Etymology

From al(pha) +‎ p(henyl) +‎ (t)r(i)azol(o) +‎ -(azep)am.

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Noun

alprazolam (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A drug (trademark Xanax) of the benzodiazepine group (8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-triazolobenzodiazepine), used in the treatment of anxiety.
    • 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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Noun

alprazolam m (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) alprazolam (antianxiety drug)

Spanish

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Spain) /alpɾaθoˈlam/
  • IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /alpɾasoˈlam/
  • Rhymes: -am
  • Syllabification: al‧pra‧zo‧lam

Noun

alprazolam m (plural alprazolams)

  1. (pharmacology) alprazolam