The molecule is a nitrazepam which is substituted at positions 1 by a methyl group. It is used as an anticonvulsant and as a hypnotic for the short-term management of insomnia. It has a role as a sedative, an antispasmodic drug, an anticonvulsant and a GABA modulator. It is a 1,4-benzodiazepinone and a C-nitro compound. It derives from a nitrazepam.
1-methyl-7-nitro-5-phenyl-3H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one