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Brand Name :
Restoril
Synonyms :
Class :
Hypnotics; Benzodiazepines
Dosage forms & Strengths:
Adult:
Capsule:
7.5 mg
15 mg
22.5 mg
30 mg
15 - 30
mg
Orally
at bedtime
Capsule
In the case of debilitated patients; 7.5 mg orally before bedtime
7.5 mg orally before bedtime up to 10-14 days
7.5
mg
Orally
at bedtime
10 - 14
days
Capsule
may increase the depressant effect of opioid agonists
may increase the depressant effect of opioid agonists
may increase the depressant effect of opioid agonists
it increases the effect of CNS depressants
It may enhance sedation when combined with a shepherd's purse
CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of brexanolone
CNS depressants increase the CNS depressing effect of alcohol
may increase the CNS depressant effect
may increase the CNS depressant effect
may have an increased adverse effect when combined with olanzapine.
CNS depressants increase the effect of oxycodone
>10%:
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Lethargy
Hangover
Diarrhea
Euphoria
Weakness
Confusion
Vertigo
<1%:
Amnesia
Angioedema
Blood dyscrasias
Sleep-related behavior
Ataxia
Pregnancy consideration:
Category X
Breastfeeding warnings:
The drug is excreted in breastmilk, hence breastfeeding should not be done during drug therapy
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: temazepam
Pronounced: temah-zeh-pam
Why do we use temazepam?
Temazepam treats insomnia.