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alprazolam

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English

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the molecular structure of alprazolam
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Etymology

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From al(pha) +‎ p(henyl) +‎ (t)r(i)azol(o) +‎ -(azep)am.

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alprazolam (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A drug (trademark Xanax) of the benzodiazepine group (8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine), used in the treatment of anxiety.
    • 2008 February 7, James Barron, “Medical Examiner Rules Ledger’s Death Accidental”, in New York Times[1]:
      Also in Mr. Ledger’s system were three anti-anxiety medications: diazepam, the generic name for Valium; alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax; and temazepam [] .

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Portuguese

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Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /aw.pɾa.zoˈlɐ̃/ [aʊ̯.pɾa.zoˈlɐ̃]

Noun

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alprazolam m (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) alprazolam (antianxiety drug)

Spanish

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (Spain) /alpɾaθoˈlam/ [al.pɾa.θoˈlãm]
  • IPA(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /alpɾasoˈlam/ [al.pɾa.soˈlãm]
  • Rhymes: -am
  • Syllabification: al‧pra‧zo‧lam

Noun

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alprazolam m (plural alprazolams)

  1. (pharmacology) alprazolam