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Novo-bromazepam: Full Drug Profile

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Novo-bromazepam - 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 Novo-bromazepam

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

 

Additional information about Novo-bromazepam

Novo-bromazepam 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
Novo-bromazepam 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 Novo-bromazepam
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