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temazepam
Euhypnos 10‡, Euhypnos 20‡, Nomapam‡, Normison‡, Restoril, Temaze‡, Temtabs‡

Controlled Substance Schedule IV

Pregnancy Risk Category X

How supplied
Capsules:
10 mg‡, 15 mg, 20 mg‡, 30 mg

Action
Unknown. A benzodiazepine that probably acts on the limbic system, thalamus, and hypothalamus of the CNS to produce hypnotic effects.

Indications & dosage
Insomnia--

Adults:
15 to 30 mg P.O. h.s.
Elderly:
in patients over age 65, 15 mg P.O. h.s.

Adverse reactions
CNS:
drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy, disturbed coordination, daytime sedation, confusion, nightmares, vertigo, euphoria, weakness, headache, fatigue, nervousness, anxiety, depression.
EENT:
blurred vision.
GI:
diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth.
Hepatic:
increased liver function test results.
Other:
physical and psychological dependence.

Interactions
Drug-drug.
CNS depressants: increased CNS depression. Use together cautiously.
Drug-lifestyle.
Alcohol use: increased CNS depression. Use together cautiously.

Effects on diagnostic tests
Minor changes in EEG patterns (usually low-voltage, fast activity) may occur during and after therapy.

Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to drug or other benzodiazepines and during pregnancy.

Nursing considerations

Patient teaching

*Liquid contains alcohol. **May contain tartrazine.  †Canada  ‡Australia  §U.K.  OTCOver the counter
Reactions may be common, uncommon, life-threatening, or COMMON AND LIFE-THREATENING

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