nitrazepam UK /nʌɪˈtɹeɪ.zɪ.pam/US /naɪˈtɹæz.əˌpæm/ noun1 •A short-acting hypnotic drug (British trademark Mogadon) of the benzodiazepine group, used to treat insomnia; C₁₅H₁₁N₃O₃.