Precursor to metabolite: Diazepam to Nordiazepam
Diazepam is converted to Nordiazepam by CYP2C19.
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The pair
- Diazepam — Rapid-onset, long-acting benzodiazepine for seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle spasm.
- Nordiazepam — Long-acting active metabolite of diazepam and several other benzodiazepines; accumulation can prolong sedation.
Anything that inhibits or induces CYP2C19 shifts the balance between Diazepam and Nordiazepam.
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