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Compedium: Full Drug Profile

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Compedium - General Information

One of the benzodiazepines that is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. [PubChem] It is a Schedule IV drug in the U.S. and Canada and under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances.

 

Pharmacology of Compedium

Compedium is a lipophilic, long-acting benzodiazepine and with sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It does not possess any antidepressant qualities. Compedium shares with other benzodiazepines the risk of abuse, misuse, psychological and/or physical dependence. According to many psychiatric experts Compedium has a greater abuse potential than other benzodiazepines because of fast resorption and rapid onset of action.

 

Additional information about Compedium

Compedium Indication

For the short-term treatment of insomnia, short-term treatment of anxiety or panic attacks, if a benzodiazepine is required, and the alleviation of the symptoms of alcohol- and opiate-withdrawal.

Mechanism Of Action
Compedium binds to the GABA receptor GABAA, causing a conformational change and increasing inhibitory effects of GABA. Other neurotransmitters are not influenced.
Generic Name
Bromazepam
Synonyms
7-Bromo-5-(2-pyridyl)-3H-1,4-benzodiaxepin-2(1H)-one; 7-Bromo-5-(2-pyridyl)-3H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2(1H)-one; Bromazepamum [inn-latin]
Drug Category
Benzodiazepines; Hypnotics and Sedatives
Drug Type
Small Molecule; Illicit; Approved
Other Brand Names containing Bromazepam
Apo-Bromazepam; Calmepam; Compedium; Compendium; Creosedin; Durazanil; Gen-Bromazepam; Lectopam; Lekotam; Lexaurin; Lexilium; Lexomil; Lexotan; Lexotanil; Normoc; Novo-bromazepam; Nu-Bromazepam; Ultramidol; Somalium;
Absorption
Bioavailability is 84% following oral administration.
Biotransformation
Hepatically, via oxidative pathways (via an enzyme belonging to the Cytochrome P450 family of enzymes).
Half Life
10-20 hours
Dosage Forms of Compedium
Tablet Oral
Chemical IUPAC Name
7-bromo-5-pyridin-2-yl-1,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one
Chemical Formula
C14H10BrN3O
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals