Halcion
It is a benzodiazepine, halcion. The class of drugs known as central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which are drugs that slow down the nervous system, includes benzodiazepines.Insomnia can be treated with halcion. If you have any questions, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. This medication may also be used for other conditions. In order to better understand Halcion, this article is meant to provide information to Welzo users.
Pharmacokinetics
Following oral administration, triazolam is quickly absorbed, reaching its peak plasma concentrations in one to two hours.Only around 20% of the dose makes it to the systemic circulation unchanged due to the extensive first-pass metabolism it goes through in the liver.The median elimination half-life, which can range from 1.5 to 10 hours, is 2.6 hours.Both the parent drug and its metabolites, which are highly bound to plasma proteins (>99%), are excreted primarily in the urine.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The symptoms of insomnia include trouble falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, or early morning awakenings. You might experience daytime irritability or drowsiness if you have insomnia. Anxiety, depression, as well as other physical or mental issues, can contribute to insomnia.
Triazolam is approved for the short-term (7–10 days) treatment of insomnia. Triazolam dependence is a risk, so longer-term use is generally not advised. The effectiveness of the medication for each patient should be periodically reevaluated by the doctor (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients with acute narrow-angle glaucoma and those with known hypersensitivity to triazolam should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with a history of substance abuse should not take triazolam.
Patients with acute narrow-angle glaucoma and those with known hypersensitivity to triazolam should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with a history of substance abuse should not take triazolam.
WARNINGS
Only after a thorough history has been taken to rule out any conditions that might mimic insomnia should insomnia be diagnosed (see CONTRAINDICATIONS and PRECAUTIONS). In some cases, insomnia may be the symptom of a physical or mental health disorder. Triazolam should only be administered in these circumstances after such disorders have been ruled out. When insomnia does not go away after 7–10 days, it is typically due to a primary psychiatric cause.
Unfavorable reactions to triazolam are typically dose dependent (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). When giving Halcion to elderly or disabled patients, as with all hypnotic medications, care should be taken because these patients may be more susceptible to the side effects of benzodiazepines.
Side Effects
The drowsiness, lightheadedness, and dizziness that triazolam causes are its most frequent side effects. Continual use usually makes these effects go away. There have also been reports of the following negative effects:
-confusion
-sleepwalking
-nightmares
-memory issues
-depression
-anxiety
-nervousness
• aggressiveness
-irritability
The following rare side effects have been mentioned:
- stammering speech
- A decrease in coordination
- a sluggish response time
- trouble urinating
skin rash
Serious negative effects of triazolam include:
- Anterograde amnesia, which is the loss of memory for things that happened after triazolam was administered.
- sleep driving, which is when a person uses a hypnotic drug and drives while not fully awake.
- preparing and eating food while dozing off.
- doing other things while sleeping
These things can happen without anyone remembering them the next day. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any of these side effects, and get in touch with your doctor right away.
Triazolam might lead to habit formation. Never exceed the dosage, frequency, or duration of treatment recommended by your doctor. Avoid stopping triazolam abruptly without first consulting your doctor, especially if you've been taking it for a while. If you stop taking triazolam abruptly, you might experience withdrawal symptoms like seizures, trembling, sweating, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and headaches. Your dose will likely be gradually reduced by your doctor.
Dosage and Administration
Before going to bed, adults typically take 0.25 to 0.5 mg of triazolam. Before going to bed, a starting dose of 0.125 mg is advised for elderly or disabled patients. The dosage should not be increased, and the patient should be closely watched while receiving treatment. Only use triazolam according to your doctor's instructions. Never exceed the dosage, frequency, or duration of treatment recommended by your doctor.
Triazolam should be taken as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule instead.
Overdose
Contact your local poison control center or healthcare provider right away if you notice these symptoms. Additional signs of an overdose could be:
– seizure
– coma
- death
Storage
Triazolam should be kept at room temperature and away from moisture and light. Keep out of the bathroom. The drug triazolam should not be given to children or animals.