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] Triazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine, is lipophilic, and is metabolised hepatically via oxidative pathways. The main pharmacological effects of triazolam are the enhancement of the neurotransmitter GABA at the GABA A receptor. [30] The half-life of triazolam is only 2 hours making it a very short acting benzodiazepine drug. [31]
Other benzodiazepines, such as temazepam and triazolam (available as Halcion), are used as sleep aids and aren’t widely prescribed for anxiety. ... Benzodiazepines can cause side effects ...
The muscle relaxant, disinhibiting and amnesia producing effects of benzodiazepines are the pharmacological properties which make these drugs effective in drug-facilitated crimes. [47] [48] Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer admitted to using triazolam (Halcion), and occasionally temazepam (Restoril), in order to sedate his victims prior to murdering ...
Triazolam: Halcion, Rilamir, Notison, Somese: 1980 0.125, 0.25 0.5: 0.5–2: 2: hypnotic: Drug Name Common Trade Names Year Approved Typical Dosages of Oral Tablets (mg) Approx. Equivalent Oral Dose to 10mg Diazepam (mg) Peak onset of action (hours) Elimination Half-life of Active Metabolite (hours) Primary Therapeutic Use
The most common side-effects of benzodiazepines are related to their sedating and muscle-relaxing action. They include drowsiness , dizziness, and decreased alertness and concentration. Lack of coordination may result in falls and injuries particularly in the elderly.
Dahmer was prescribed Halcion, a sedative that contains the drug triazolam, by a physician to help with his sleeping issues, according to a study by The New School Psychology Bulletin. At the time ...
Temazepam and similar hypnotics, such as triazolam (Halcion) are generally reserved for severe and debilitating insomnia. They have largely been replaced by z-drugs ( zopiclone , zolpidem ) and atypical antidepressants ( trazodone , mirtazapine ) as first line treatment for insomnia.
CagriSema’s side effects appeared to be similar to other drugs in the GLP-1 class; the company said the most common ones were gastrointestinal, with the “vast majority” mild to moderate and ...