Clobazam

Generic Name
Clobazam
Brand Names
Onfi, Sympazan
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H13ClN2O2
CAS Number
22316-47-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
2MRO291B4U
Background

Clobazam belongs to the 1,5-benzodiazepine class of drugs and is marketed under different names, Onfi, Frisium, Urbanyl, and others.. Clobazam was first synthesized in 1966 and first published in 1969, following the incidental synthesis and discovery of the first benzodiazepine chlordiazepoxide in the 1950s. Unlike older 1,4-benzodiazepines, clobazam has a b...

Indication

Clobazam is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients 2 years of age or older.

Associated Conditions
Anxiety, Catamenial Epilepsy, Refractory Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Status Epilepticus
Associated Therapies
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