Clonazepam is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It is primarily used for the treatment of seizures, panic disorder, and certain anxiety disorders.

Clonazepam works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA helps to calm excessive brain activity, resulting in a sedative and anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect.