Temazepam
General English name: Temazepam
Brand: Restoril
Application: Treatment of insomnia and sleep problems - before some surgeries and dentistry
Forms of Tamazpam
Tamazpam Drug Information
Dosage and method of taking Tamazpam
Contraindications to Tamazepam
Tamazepam during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of tamazpam on driving and working with machines
Tamazepam drug interactions
Special warnings and precautions while taking Tamazpam
Side effects of tamazpam
Excessive use of tamazepam (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of Tamazpam
Forms of Tamazpam
Pills, syrup
Tamazpam Drug Information
Insomnia or poor sleep is a common disorder that has a transient course. If you have trouble sleeping, it means that you have trouble falling asleep, or that you wake up several times during the night, or that you wake up very early in the morning. Sleeping pills like tamazpam are usually used as a last resort but are sometimes used to treat some severe insomnia.
Tamazepam affects the function of neurotransmitters (responsible for transmitting messages to brain cells), the effect of this drug is sedative. It also helps relax muscles and induce sleep. Tamazepam often works well in the short term (1 week), but is not usually prescribed for more than 3 weeks. This is because long-term use of temazepam is addictive and also loses its effect after a while.
Dosage and method of taking Tamazpam
Carefully read the package leaflet before starting treatment with Tamazepam. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
The dose and amount of medicine varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. The drug is sold in the form of tablets and syrups in pharmacies; When buying medicine, you should pay attention to what dose and what kind of medicine your doctor has prescribed for you.
Your doctor will usually prescribe 10-20 mg of this medicine, which is equivalent to 1-2 tablets or 5-10 ml of tamazpam syrup.
Tamazepam should be taken at bedtime; Never chew the pill, swallow it with water.
Long-term use of tamazepam can be addictive.
Contraindications to Tamazepam
Note the expiration date of Tamazepam and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
Never give tamazepam to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this medication, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Tamazepam during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of tamazpam on driving and working with machines
Tamazpam makes you lethargic, confused or drowsy, make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Tamazepam drug interactions
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some medications that may interact with tamazepam include sodium oxibate
The specific medications listed below can increase the risk of side effects with tamazepam (such as slow breathing, severe drowsiness, and dizziness) if you take medications such as alcohol, sleeping pills, or anti-anxiety medications (such as alprazolam). Use diazepam, zolpidem, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), muscle relaxants, and analgesics (such as hydrocodone and codeine) with your doctor. Inform yourself.
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergies or cough and cold medicines) because some of them are made up of substances that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist how to use them so that you can use them safely.
Special warnings and precautions while taking Tamazpam
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking tamazepam:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding your baby.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you have any breathing problems.
- If you have mental health problems such as psychosis, depression, obsession, fear and personality disorder.
- If you have a drug or alcohol addiction.
- If you have myasthenia gravis.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
If you have a history of an allergic reaction to another medicine.
Side effects of tamazpam
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Feeling drowsy and dizzy: In this case, avoid driving and working with machines.
Feeling unstable, poor coordination, unusual eye movements, forgetfulness or confusion: Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms bother you.
Headache and blurred vision
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to tamazepam.
Excessive use of tamazepam (drug poisoning)
Do not take Tamazepam more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as slow breathing, deep sleep, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Tamazpam
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.