• Temazepam was shown to be more toxic than the majority of benzodiazepines. (wikipedia.org)
  • An Australian (1995) study found oxazepam less toxic and less sedative, and temazepam more toxic and more sedative, than most benzodiazepines in overdose. (wikipedia.org)
  • Additionally, emergency department visits involving benzodiazepines compared to other sedative-hypnotics have much higher odds of hospitalization, patient transfer, or death. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 1993 British study of deaths during the 1980s found flurazepam and temazepam more frequently involved in drug-related deaths, causing more deaths per million prescriptions than other benzodiazepines. (wikipedia.org)
  • To create a sedative effect, benzodiazepines act on the central nervous system by targeting certain receptors in the brain. (elitehomedetox.com)
  • most sleep medicines fall into a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, or into a newer class of drugs known as non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotics. (medsandaging.com)
  • Long-acting benzodiazepines - Dalmane® (flurazepam), Doral® (quazepam), Valium® (diazepam), Librium® (chlordiazepoxide - are not appropriate for use in older persons, because they cause prolonged sedation, confusion, and increased risk for falls. (medsandaging.com)
  • Benzodiazepines- Also referred to as tranquilizers due to their sedative nature. (fwpharm.com)
  • Benzodiazepines can achieve their sedative effects because they boost the activity of a neurotransmitter known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). (rollinghillsrecoverycenter.com)
  • Benzodiazepines are also called minor tranquillizers, sedatives or hypnotics. (camh.ca)
  • The benzodiazepines (pronounced [ˌbɛnzoː.daɪˈæzəˌpiːn] , often abbreviated to "benzos" ) are a class of psychoactive drugs with varying hypnotic , sedative , anxiolytic , anticonvulsant , muscle relaxant and amnesic properties, which are mediated by slowing down the central nervous system . (wikidoc.org)
  • Non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotics may have better safety profiles. (medsandaging.com)
  • OTC medicines for the treatment of insomnia - such as Nytol®, Sleep-Eze®, and Sominex® - contain antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl®), that act as sedatives. (medsandaging.com)
  • A Patient Group Dependent on Sedative-Hypnotics - Dependence Development, Medical Consultations and Choice of Drugs. (benzo.org.uk)
  • Sedative-hypnotics are the most commonly prescribed drugs for insomnia. (medscape.com)
  • Coadministration with alcohol or sedative hypnotics are contraindicated because of additive CNS depression. (medscape.com)
  • Meuleman JR, Nelson RC, Clark RL Jr. Evaluation of temazepam and diphenhydramine as hypnotics in a nursing-home population. (bmj.com)
  • Details on Page 335 example, doxepin, promotes sleep not through a sedative action but through resynchronisation of circadian cycle. (studylib.net)
  • Compared to other sedative antidepressant, low dose doxepin is the only tricyclic drug which has been evaluated by well-designed, randomised, double blind, placebo controlled studies in both adult and elderly patients. (studylib.net)
  • Aderjan R, Mattern R. A Fatal Monointoxication by Flurazepam (Dalmadorm) Problems of the Toxicological Interpretation. (benzo.org.uk)
  • Sedative Doses of Midazolam Depress Hypoxic Ventilatory Responses in Humans. (benzo.org.uk)
  • Psychedelic drugs stimulate serotonin release, and sedative-hypnotic drugs potentiate the γ-aminobutyric acid receptor. (aafp.org)
  • Allgulander C, Borg S, Vikander B. A 4-6 Year Follow-Up of 50 Patients with Primary Dependence on Sedative and Hypnotic Drugs. (benzo.org.uk)
  • Flurazepam is used to treat insomnia. (vipvorobjev.com)
  • Flurazepam treats insomnia by reducing brain activity. (arkbh.com)
  • Temazepam is prescribed to treat insomnia. (arkbh.com)
  • Allgulander C, Borg S. Sedative-Hypnotic and Alcohol Dependence among Psychiatric In-Patients. (benzo.org.uk)
  • Patients are prescribed to take flurazepam at bedtime and exactly as directed by the doctor. (vipvorobjev.com)
  • This is a great treatment for patients battling chronic flurazepam addiction. (vipvorobjev.com)
  • The sedative effects of clonazepam may last longer in older adults. (onlinedrugs24.com)
  • They're often abused because of their sedative-hypnotic properties and the pleasurable sense of relaxation they can produce. (arkbh.com)
  • Evaluation involves gathering the flurazepam history, including your first time using it, the substances you have maybe used before, the quantities, and how frequently you have used it. (vipvorobjev.com)
  • Mamelak M, Csima A, Buck L, Price V. A comparative study on the effects of brotizolam and flurazepam on sleep and performance in the elderly. (bmj.com)
  • [ 72 ] or anxiety), CBT and a short-term sedative-hypnotic in conjunction with an antidepressant can be beneficial. (medscape.com)
  • apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of flurazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. (medscape.com)
  • enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of flurazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. (medscape.com)
  • Flurazepam can be habit-forming, leading to addictions and drug abuse. (vipvorobjev.com)
  • Sedatives that can be reduced by switching to a similar drug. (taperingstrip.com)