clonazepam

noun

clo·​naz·​e·​pam klō-ˈna-zə-ˌpam 

: a benzodiazepine drug C₁₅H₁₀ClN₃O₃ used to prevent or control seizures especially in the treatment of epilepsy and to reduce anxiety in the treatment of panic disorder

Examples of clonazepam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some packages of clonazepam were labeled with the incorrect dosage strength and National Drug Code (NDC), which is the FDA's identifier for drugs, according to Endo, Inc., the drug's manufacturer. —Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024

The drug clonazepam, used to treat anxiety, seizures and muscle spasms, is being recalled over a potentially fatal mislabeling mistake. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024

Some people with burning mouth syndrome will also take a clonazepam pill. —Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024

The most common treatment for burning mouth syndrome is clonazepam, a type of benzodiazepine. —Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

chlor- + phenyl + -azepam (as in diazepam)

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

clonazepam

noun

clo·​naz·​e·​pam (ˌ)klō-ˈnaz-ə-ˌpam 

: a benzodiazepine C₁₅H₁₀ClN₃O₃ used to prevent or control seizures especially in the treatment of epilepsy and to reduce anxiety in the treatment of panic disorder

Note: Clonazepam is marketed under the trademark Klonopin.