Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
Brand Name :
Halcion
Synonyms :
Class :
Hypnotics; Benzodiazepines
Dosage forms & Strengths:Â
Adult:Â
Schedule IV tablet:Â
0.125 mgÂ
0.25 mgÂ
0.125 - 0.25
mg
Tablet
Orally 
at bedtime
Start with a lower dose of 0.125 mg, do not exceed more than 0.25 mg per dayÂ
Dose Adjustments
Start with a lower dose of 0.125 mg, do not exceed more than 0.25 mg per day
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inducers
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inducers
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inducers
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inducers
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inducers
The interaction may increase the risk of sedation, respiratory depression, and coma
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined
the effect of triazolam is decreased by lorlatinib, by altering intestinal or hepatic CYP3A4 enzyme metabolism
CYP3A strong enhancers of the small intestine may reduce the bioavailability of triazolam 
may increase the serum concentration of each other when it is combined
may increase the serum concentration of each other when it is combined
may increase the serum concentration of each other when it is combined
may increase the serum concentration of each other when it is combined
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined
may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined
may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 inhibitors
may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 inhibitors
may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 inhibitors
may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 inhibitors
may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 inhibitors
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with CYP3A4 Inhibitors
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with CYP3A4 Inhibitors
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with CYP3A4 Inhibitors
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with CYP3A4 Inhibitors
It may enhance the serum concentration when combined with CYP3A4 Inhibitors
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A Inhibitors
flupirtine excretion rate may be slowed by triazolam, raising the possibility of higher serum levels
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP2D6 Inhibitors
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP2D6 Inhibitors
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP2D6 Inhibitors
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP2D6 Inhibitors
triazolam: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP2D6 Inhibitors
when taken with butobarbital, triazolam may enhance the likelihood or intensity of CNS depression
metronidazole enhances the effect of flibanserin by altering the intestinal or hepatic CYP3A4 enzyme metabolism
CNS Depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effect of thalidomide
may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 inhibitors
may have an increased adverse effect when combined with olanzapine.
may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inhibitors
the rate of excretion of inositol may be reduced
>10%:Â
DrowsinessÂ
1-10%:Â
Headache Â
Dizziness Â
Nervousness Â
Ataxia Â
Light-headednessÂ
<1%:Â
Anterogade amnesiaÂ
Paradoxical reactionsÂ
ConfusionÂ
CrampsÂ
Visual disturbanceÂ
Anterograde amnesiaÂ
FatigueÂ
Memory impairmentÂ
DepressionÂ
XerostomiaÂ
DreamingÂ
NightmaresÂ
ConfusionÂ
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Triazolam is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the formulation’s active ingredient and other excipients.Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
Benzodiazepines easily cross the placental barrier, hence may cause sedation defects in neonates Â
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
The drug is excreted in breastmilk, hence should be used with cautionÂ
Pregnancy category:Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name:Â triazolamÂ
Pronounced: triah-zoh-lamÂ
Why do we use triazolam?Â
Triazolam treats insomnia. Â