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estazolam

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estazolam /es·taz·o·lam/ (es-taz´o-lam) a benzodiazepine used as a sedative and hypnotic in the treatment of insomnia.
es·ta·zo·lam (s-tz-lm)
n.
A benzodiazepine drug used to treat insomnia.

estazolam
[estaz′olam]
a benzodiazepine used as a sedative and hypnotic in treatment of insomnia, administered orally.

estazolam [es-taz´o-lam]
a benzodiazepine used as a sedative and hypnotic in treatment of insomnia; administered orally.

estazolam
(estaz´olam),
n brand name: ProSom;
drug class: benzodiazepine, sedative-hypnotic, Controlled Substance Schedule IV in United States;
action: produces central nervous system depression by interaction with benzodiazepine receptor;
use: insomnia.

estazolam
ProSom® Pharmacology A benzodiazepine used to manage insomnia


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The most common prescription Sleeping aids approved for use in treating insomnia are as follows benzodiazepines (such as temazepam, estazolam,and others); the newer, non-benzodiasepines (such as sulfide [Ambien,Ambien CR], Zaleplon [Sonatal], and eszopiclone [Longest]; and the emblazoning receptor agonist revelation (Rostrum).
Short acting benzodiazepines include estazolam (ProSom), flurazepam (Dalmane), temazepam (Restoril), and triazolam (Halcion).
Eden Herbal Formulation Serenity Pills II, Salt Spring Herbals Sleep Well Dietary Supplement, Sleepees and Eden Herbal Formulations Sleep Ease Dietary Supplement were advertised as herbal health products to relieve sleeping difficulty, and were found to contain the undeclared drug estazolam, also in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
 
 
 
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