A short-acting benzodiazepine medication that enhances GABA neurotransmitter activity, used to treat panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Known for rapid onset but high potential for dependence.
Developed by Upjohn (now Pfizer) in the 1970s, the name reflects its chemical structure as a triazolobenzodiazepine. The suffix '-lam' is used in benzodiazepine nomenclature to distinguish structural variants.
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