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Girisopam
Introduction
Girisopam (GYKI-51189) is a drug which is a 2,3-benzodiazepine derivative, related to tofisopam. It has selective anxiolytic action with no sedative, anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant effects.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ Andrási F, Horváth K, Sineger E, Berzsenyi P, Borsy J, Kenessey A, Tarr M, Láng T, Kórösi J, Hámori T. Neuropharmacology of a new psychotropic 2,3-benzodiazepine. Arzneimittelforschung. 1987 Oct;37(10):1119-24.
- ↑ Horváth K, Andrási F, Botka P, Hámori T. Anxiolytic profile of girisopam and GYKI 52,322 (EGIS 6775). Comparison with chlordiazepoxide and buspirone. Acta Physiologica Hungarica. 1992;79(2):153-61.
- ↑ Horváth EJ, Salamon C, Bakonyi A, Fekete MI, Palkovits M. [(3)H]-girisopam, a novel selective benzodiazepine for the 2, 3-benzodiazepine binding site. Brain Research. Brain Research Protocols. 1999 Jul;4(2):230-5.