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| Trade names | Talis |
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| Formula | C18H18BrClN2O |
| Molar mass | 393.71 g·mol−1 |
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Metaclazepam [1] (marketed under the brand name Talis) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. [2] [3] It is a relatively selective anxiolytic with less sedative or muscle relaxant properties than other benzodiazepines such as diazepam or bromazepam. [4] It has an active metabolite N-desmethylmetaclazepam, which is the main metabolite of metaclazepam. [5] There is no significant difference in metabolism between younger and older individuals. [6]
Metaclazepam is slightly more effective as an anxiolytic than bromazepam, [7] or diazepam, [8] with a 15 mg dose of metaclazepam equivalent to 4 mg of bromazepam. [9] Metaclazepam can interact with alcohol producing additive sedative-hypnotic effects. [6] [10] Fatigue is a common side effect from metaclazepam at high doses. [11] Small amounts of metaclazepam as well as its metabolites enter into human breast milk. [12]