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Triazolam

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Definition: A short-acting benzodiazepine used in the treatment of insomnia. Some countries temporarily withdrew triazolam from the market because of concerns about adverse reactions, mostly psychological, associated with higher dose ranges. Its use at lower doses with appropriate care and labeling has been reaffirmed by the FDA and most other countries.     
Pharmacological Action Adjuvants, Anesthesia; Anti-Anxiety Agents; GABA Modulators
Other names U33,030; U 33,030; Triazolam Pfizer Brand; Gen Triazolam; Apo Triazo; U-33,030; Trilam; Pfizer Brand of Triazolam; Halcion; Gerard Brand of Triazolam; Genpharm Brand of Triazolam; Apotex Brand of Triazolam; Gen-Triazolam; Apo-TriazoDrugs* : HALCION; TRIAZOLAM
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
alpha-hydroxytriazolam  37115-45-0   Triazolam/*analogs & derivatives. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1981;29(1):81
4-hydroxytriazolam  65686-11-5   Triazolam/*analogs & derivatives. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1981;29(1):81

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