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Normison

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Generic Name: Temazepam
Product Name: Normison

Indication

Short term treatment of insomnia

Action

Benzodiazepines potentiate the inhibitory effects of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA throughout the CNS, resulting in anxiolytic, sedative hypnotic, muscle relaxant and antiepileptic effects.

Dose advice

Adult:
5-20mg at night
Elderly:
Initially 5-10mg at night

Schedule

S4

Common side effects

Drowsiness
Over-sedation
Light-headedness
Memory loss
Ataxia
Slurred speech

Uncommon side effects

Headache
Vertigo
Hypotension
Disorientation
Confusion
Paradoxical excitation
Euphoria
Aggression and hostility
Anxiety
Decreased libido
Anterograde amnesia
Pain and thrombophlebitis with IV injection
Respiratory arrest with IV use


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Dates

Posted On: 22 July, 2003
Modified On: 1 January, 1970


Created by: myVMC