What is TRIAZOLAM used for?

TRIAZOLAM (brand name Triazolam) is a Benzodiazepine indicated for See full prescribing information.

What are the most common side effects of TRIAZOLAM?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for TRIAZOLAM. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is TRIAZOLAM the same as Triazolam?

Triazolam is a brand name for TRIAZOLAM. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

TRIAZOLAM

Q: How does TRIAZOLAM work?

TRIAZOLAM works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Triazolam is a benzodiazepine. Triazolam exerts its effect for the short-term treatment of insomnia through binding to the benzodiazepine site of the gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABA A ) receptors in the brain and enhances GABA-mediated synaptic inhibition..

Benzodiazepine

Brand names: Triazolam

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Triazolam is a benzodiazepine. Triazolam exerts its effect for the short-term treatment of insomnia through binding to the benzodiazepine site of the gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABA A ) receptors in the brain and enhances GABA-mediated synaptic inhibition.

Indications

See full prescribing information

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Triazolam is contraindicated in: Patients with known hypersensitivity to triazolam
• any of component of triazolam
• or other benzodiazepines. Reactions consistent with angioedema (involving the tongue
• glottis
• or larynx)

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Persistent or Worsening Insomnia : Since sleep disturbances may be the presenting manifestation of a physical and/or psychiatric disorder, symptomatic treatment of insomnia should be initiated only after a careful evaluation of the patient
The use of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants with sedative-hypnotics appears to increase the risk, as well as doses exceeding the maximum recommended dose
1 Risks From Concomitant Use With Opioids Concomitant use of benzodiazepines, including triazolam, and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death
Because of these risks, reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Insomnia

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Drowsiness

1-10%

General Unwellness

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → TRIAZOLAM openFDA label JSON → TRIAZOLAM FAERS adverse-event reports → TRIAZOLAM ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of TRIAZOLAM

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral