TEMAZEPAM

Benzodiazepine

Brand names: Temazepam, Restoril

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Benzodiazepine agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Temazepam capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7 to 10 days). For patients with short-term insomnia

FDA Warnings

WARNING: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS; ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION; and DEPENDENCE AND WITHDRAWAL REACTIONS Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death
Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation ( see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS )
The use of benzodiazepines, including temazepam, exposes users to risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death
Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes

Known Side Effects

11 documented side effects by frequency

Fatigue

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Insomnia

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Weakness

0.1-1%

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral