Temaze
Generic Name: Temazepam
Product Name: Temaze
Indication
Temaze is used as a short term treatment for 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
For further information talk to your doctor.
Dates
Posted On: 22 July, 2003
Modified On: 3 May, 2006
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