clonazepam

noun

clo·​naz·​e·​pam klō-ˈna-zə-ˌpam 

: a benzodiazepine C₁₅H₁₀ClN₃0₃ used especially as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy

Examples of clonazepam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Harper went on to note that the tests are not designed to detect oxycodone, methadone, or clonazepam. —Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024

There was no clonazepam, the drug Pellot claimed Muñoz had taken. —Annabelle Allen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2023

The most common ones used are diazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam and midazolam. —Jacob Pellinen, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2024

An autopsy determined he had been drugged with clonazepam, which, combined with alcohol, had caused his death. —Genevieve Glatsky, New York Times, 23 Jan. 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.