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 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

Treatment options include medications such as clonazepam or stopping a medication that may lead to symptoms of REM sleep behavior disorder.9 No REM: Skipping Sleep Cycle Skipping the REM sleep stage during a sleep cycle is possible, as is getting too little REM sleep per night. —Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024

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