Phenazepam is a benzodiazepine first developed in the Soviet Union in 1975. It is prescribed in Russia and other countries for psychiatric conditions including anxiety and schizophrenia, as well as for epilepsy, alcohol withdrawal, and surgical premedication. Phenazepam is notable for its exceptionally long duration of action and high potency. The substance has gained notoriety for problematic recreational use, with numerous reports of compulsive redosing and reckless behavior due to its subtle onset and extended effects.
Fenatsepaami molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Fenaz, Panda, Bonsai, Soviet benzo, Bromdihydrochlorphenylbenzodiazepine, Fenazepam, Phenzitat
Classification
Chemical: Benzodiazepine
Psychoactive: Depressant
Tag: Anxiolytic
Tag: GABAergic
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Muscle Relaxant
Tag: Research-Chemical
Effects
Ataxia
Sedation
Muscle Relaxation
Hiccups
Anxiolytic
Sedative
Anxiety Suppression
Amnesia
Dizziness
Memory Impairment
Confusion
Euphoria
Double Vision
Disinhibition
Dulled Perception
Routes of Administration
Oral
Dosage
Heavy: 2-4 mg
Light: 0.5 – 1 mg
Common: 1 – 2 mg
Strong: 2 – 3 mg
Threshold: 0.25 mg
Duration
Onset: 0.33-1.5 h
After Effects: 24-96 h
Peak: 2-4 h
Offset: 24-72 h
Total Duration: 12-72 h
Sublingual
Dosage
Heavy: 4+ mg
Light: 0.5-1 mg
Common: 1-2 mg
Strong: 2-4 mg
Threshold: 0.25 mg
Duration
Onset: 0.25-1 h
Peak: 2-3.5 h
Offset: 24-60 h
After Effects: 24-96 h
Total Duration: 12-60 h
Insufflated
Dosage
Heavy: 2+ mg
Light: 0.5 mg
Common: 0.5-1 mg
Strong: 1-2 mg
Threshold: 0.25 mg
Duration
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Harm Reduction
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Phenazepam - DrugsPRO aineopas
Phenazepam: Phenazepam is a benzodiazepine first developed in the Soviet Union in 1975. It is prescribed in Russia and other countries for psychiatric conditions including anxiety and schizophrenia, as well as for epilepsy, alcohol withdrawal, and surgical premedication. Phenazepam is notable for it
