noun
- A benzodiazepine drug used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and seizures.
Usage: pharmaceutical; often prescribed under the brand name Klonopin; controlled substance
Examples
- The doctor prescribed clonazepam to help manage her anxiety symptoms.
- Clonazepam is commonly used to prevent seizures in patients with epilepsy.
- Long-term use of clonazepam can lead to dependence if not carefully monitored.
- The patient was advised not to drive after taking clonazepam due to drowsiness.
- Clonazepam works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter in the brain.