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Definitions for Rohypnol
ˈroʊ hɪpˌnɔlro·hyp·nol

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. flunitrazepan, Rohypnolnoun

    a depressant and tranquilizer (trade name Rohypnol) often used in the commission of sexual assault; legally available in Europe and Mexico and Colombia

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  1. Rohypnolnoun

    The sedative drug flunitrazepam, often referred to as a date rape drug.

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  1. rohypnol

    Flunitrazepam, also known as Rohypnol among other names, is a benzodiazepine used to treat severe insomnia and assist with anesthesia. As with other hypnotics, flunitrazepam has been advised to be prescribed only for short-term use or by those with chronic insomnia on an occasional basis.It was patented in 1962 and came into medical use in 1974. Flunitrazepam, nicknamed "roofies" or "floonies", is widely known for its use as a date rape drug.

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  1. rohypnol

    Rohypnol is a brand name for the drug flunitrazepam, which is a powerful sedative in the class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It is not legally available for prescription in the United States but is sold in other countries for short-term treatment of insomnia. Due to its strong sedative, amnesic, and muscle-relaxant effects, it is often illegally misused as a 'date rape' drug, resulting in incapacitation and memory loss. It's also commonly referred to as "roofies".

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Rohypnol in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Rohypnol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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