Klonopin, the brand name for clonazepam, belongs to the benzodiazepine class of medications. It is primarily prescribed to manage anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and certain types of seizures. This medication acts by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter in the brain responsible for regulating neuronal excitability. Klonopin helps to calm excessive electrical activity in the brain, resulting in feelings of relaxation and reduced anxiety.