Alan D Kaye, Joseph P Tassin, William C Upshaw, Camille M Robichaux, Mark V Frolov, Mark M Dupaquier, Julia E Fox, Jeffrey Sterritt, Jibin Mathew, Sahar Shekoohi, Adam M Kaye, Amber N Edinoff
Etizolam is a thienodiazepine derivative which produces an anxiolytic effect similar to benzodiazepines such as alprazolam (Xanax). Like classic benzodiazepines, etizolam has a high affinity towards the GABAA receptor, and allosterically potentiates the effects of GABA resulting in neuronal hyperpolarization related to chloride influx. When taken in therapeutic doses, etizolam produces a similar effect to Xanax. Counterfeit Xanax tablets contain variable amounts of etizolam. Tablets with high amounts of etizolam can cause toxicity if ingested, especially when combined with other substances...
May 10, 2024: Neurology and Therapy