Phenazepam

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Phenazepam (also known in Russia as bromdihydrochlorphenylbenzodiazepine) is a benzodiazepine drug, first developed in the Soviet Union in 1975, and now produced in Russia and several other countries. Phenazepam is used in the treatment of various mental disorders such schizophrenia and anxiety. It can be used as a premedication before surgery as it augments the effects of anesthetics. In 2009, phenazepam has gained popularity as a recreational drug; misuse has been reported in the United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, and the United States.

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