alprazolam

Etymology

An invented trademark name having elements of triazole and diazepam.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ælˈpɹeɪzəʊlæm/, /ælˈpɹəzəʊlæm/

Noun

alprazolam (uncountable)

1. An antianxiety drug 8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine
   • 2008 February 7, James Barron, “Medical Examiner Rules Ledger’s Death Accidental”, in New York Times‎:

     Also in Mr. Ledger’s system were three anti-anxiety medications: diazepam, the generic name for Valium; alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax; and temazepam […] .

Noun

alprazolam m (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) alprazolam (antianxiety drug)

Noun

alprazolam m (plural alprazolams)

1. alprazolam