Clonazepam
Medication
DescriptionClonazepam, sold under the brand Klonopin among others, is a medication used to prevent and treat seizures, panic disorder, and the movement disorder known as akathisia. It is a tranquilizer of the benzodiazepine class. It is taken by mouth. It begins having an effect within 1 hour and lasts between 6 and 12 hours. Wikipedia
Onset of action: Within an hour
Duration of action: 6–12 hours
Elimination half-life: 18–60 hours
Drug class: Benzodiazepine
Metabolism: Liver (CYP3A)
Bioavailability: 90%
Metabolites: 7-aminoclonazepam; 7-acetaminoclonazepam; 3-hydroxy clonazepam