Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Temazepam
Drug Class
Neuro
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Restoril?
insomnia (trouble falling or sta...
treat insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep)
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sedatives and Hypnotics and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzodiazepine. It belongs to Chloride Channel Potentiator (GABA operated) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Sedatives and Hypnotics and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Temazepam is 300.70. Its pKa is 1.6.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 to 40 mg — 24 hourly
At bed time.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take temazepam exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use temazepam in larger amounts, or
3
Child · Oral
0.5 to 1 mg/kg — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
Severe respiratory insufficiency, CNS depression, compromised airway, hyperkinesis, not recommended for use alone to treat chronic psychosis or depression (or anxiety associated with depression), obsessional state, phobic states, respiratory depression, sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis, severe hepatic impairment
Important Warnings
Chronic pulmonary insufficiency, renal impairment, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, hypoalbuminaemia, muscle weakness, organic brain changes, personality disorder (dependent, avoidant, obsessive-compulsive), may increase risk of dependence, history of drug or alcohol abuse, elderly
Avoid long term use
Withdraw gradually
Side Effects
Amnesiaataxia (especially in the elderly)confusiondependencedrowsinesslightheadednessmuscle weaknessparadoxical increase in aggressiondizzinessdysarthriaGI disturbancesgynaecomastiaheadachehypotensionincontinence
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
CNS depressants
anticonvulsants
CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers (e.g. cimetidine
rifampicin).
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicate
Storage
Caps Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
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