Triazolam - @ Benzodiazipines ( Hypnotics )
Drug Name:
Triazolam - @ Benzodiazipines ( Hypnotics )
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Benzodiazepine ( Hypnotic ) include- Estozolam, Flurazepam, Quazepam, Triazolam, Temazepam
Refer - Flurazepam
Short Half life agents - Temazepam, Triazolam
Intermediate or long half life agents - Esazolam, Flurazepam, Quazepam
Interacting drugs -summary-
Triazolam +
Erythromycin
Triazolam bioavailabilty increased resulting in CNS depression
Trolenadomycin
riazolam bioavailaity increased resulting in increased depression
+Tirazolam
Itraconazole
coadmin resulted in elevated plasma levels of midazolam or triazolam. Should not
be used concurrently
Indinavir
indinavir could result in inhibition of the metabolism of these drugs
and create the potential for serious life-threatening events.
Indinavir should not be administered concurrently with any of these
agents
Indication:
Insomnia Anxiety
Adverse Reaction:
Benzodiazepine ( Hypnotic ) include- Estozolam, Flurazepam, Quazepam, Triazolam, Temazepam Refer - Flurazepam Short Half life agents - Temazepam, Triazolam Intermediate or long half life agents - Esazolam, Flurazepam, Quazepam
Contra-Indications:
Benzodiazepine ( Hypnotic ) include- Estozolam, Flurazepam, Quazepam, Triazolam, Temazepam Refer - Flurazepam Short Half life agents - Temazepam, Triazolam Intermediate or long half life agents - Esazolam, Flurazepam, Quazepam
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Insomnia Anxiety
Dosage: Adults: 0.125mg to 0.5mg before bed time. Elderly or debilitated: 0.125mg to 0.25mg. Initiate with 0.125mg until individual response is determined.
Pregnancy and lactation:
Benzodiazepine ( Hypnotic ) include- Estozolam, Flurazepam, Quazepam, Triazolam, Temazepam Refer - Flurazepam Short Half life agents - Temazepam, Triazolam Intermediate or long half life agents - Esazolam, Flurazepam, Quazepam