tem-AZ-a-pam
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
Drug-drug:
Use with opioids or other CNS depressants, including other benzodiazepines, nonbenzodiazepine sedative/hypnotics, anxiolytics, general anesthetics, muscle relaxants, antipsychotics, and alcohol, may cause profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death; reserve concurrent use for when alternative treatment options are inadequate.
Drug-Natural Products:
Absorption: Well absorbed after oral administration.
Distribution: Widely distributed; crosses blood-brain barrier. Accumulation of drug occurs with chronic dosing.
Protein Binding: 96%.
Half-Life: 10–20 hr.
Caution patient not to stop taking temazepam without consulting health care provider. Abrupt withdrawal may cause sweating, vomiting, muscle cramps, tremors, and seizures; may be life-threatening.
Advise patient that temazepam is a drug with known abuse potential. Protect it from theft, and never give to anyone other than the individual for whom it was prescribed. Store out of sight and reach of children and in a location not accessible by others.
Advise patient to avoid the use of alcohol and other CNS depressants and to consult health care provider before using OTC preparations that contain antihistamines or alcohol.
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