Arfendazam
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Arfendazam (
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Arfendazam has sedative and anxiolytic effects similar to those produced by other benzodiazepine derivatives, but is a partial agonist at GABAA receptors, so the sedative effects are relatively mild and it produces muscle relaxant effects only at very high doses.[2][3]
Arfendazam produces an active metabolite lofendazam, which is thought to be responsible for part of its effects.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances. Proposed International Nonproprietary Names (Prop. INN): List 39. Supplement to WHO Chronicle" (PDF). World Health Organization. March 1978. p. 3. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- S2CID 144951247.
- S2CID 143919337.
- ISBN 978-3-540-58961-7.
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