clonazepam

[kloh-ney-zuh-pam]

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a benzodiazepine, C 15 H 10 ClN 3 O 3 , used in the control of certain epilepsies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of clonazepam¹

c(h)lo(rophe)n(yl) + (di)azep(in) , extracted from the chemical name + -am, of uncertain derivation

Example Sentences

She’s also on heavy doses of Clonazepam, causing her to lose track of time and occasionally hallucinate, as one does in movies like this.

From Salon

One person who took Intas’ clonazepam, a sedative and epilepsy drug, reported getting “brain zaps” and bright blue teeth from the coating of dye on the drug.

From Salon

The room was said to have "various broken items" and medication was found, including anxiety drug Clonazepam and other over-the-counter medications.

From BBC

In his hotel room, a state of “total disorder” was found - including things broken and multiple packets of medication including the anti-anxiety medication Clonazepam.

From BBC

They detailed that they found packs of clonazepam, a central nervous system depressant, energy supplements and other over-the-counter drugs.

From Salon