Word: midazolam
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...being tested is a benzodiazepine compound called Midazolam; it induces deep sleep for short periods (90 min. at most) and might be an alternative to general anesthesia in surgery. Another drug, called only No. 5057, could improve memory and other mental functions by allowing more oxygen to reach brain cells. Roche Researcher Willy Haefely says this could help retard senility "or sharpen the mind of an executive suffering from a hangover." He concedes that "unfortunately, we will never be able to produce geniuses with drugs." But if Roche can develop another winner like Valium, it might ease much...
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