Dosage ; 0.25-0.5mg at bedtime. Elderly: ½ this dose.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
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| Halcion | Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals | Surgipharm Ltd | 0.25mg | 10 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 217.82 |
| Halcion | Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals | Surgipharm Ltd | 0.25mg | 100 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 1,440.00 |
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Triazolam More info |
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| Mode Of Action | Potentiation of the effect of gamma-amino butyrate (GABA). Example: diazepam, |
| Drug Indication | Short term management of insomnia. |
| Precautions | Renal/hepatic impairment; pulmonary insufficiency; alcohol and history of drug abuse; gradual withdrawal; depressed patients; elderly and debilitated patients; rebound insomnia. |
| Contra-Indications | Coma; renal/hepatic impairment. |
| Side Effects | Sedation; taste alteration; euphoria; libido changes; urinary retention; vertigo; floppy infants if given during labour; urinary incontinence; hiccups; hypotension; paradoxical behaviour. |
| Dosage | 0.25-0.5mg at bedtime. Elderly: ½ this dose. |
| Pregnancy Category | Category C |
| Pregnancy Category Description | Drugs which, owing to their pharmacological effects, or may be suspected of causing detrimental effects on human foetus or neonates without causing malfunctions. These effects may be reversible |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON CNS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Hypnotics, sedatives & tranquilizers
Dosing: Adult Note: Onset of action is rapid, patient should be in bed when taking medication. Insomnia (short-term): Oral: 0.125-0.25 mg at bedtime (maximum dose: 0.5 mg/day) Dental (preprocedure) (unlabeled use): Oral: 0.25 mg taken the evening before oral surgery; or 0.25 mg 1 hour before procedure Dosing: Geriatric Oral: Insomnia (short-term use): Initial: 0.125 mg at bedtime; maximum dose: 0.25 mg/day Dosing: Hepatic Impairment Reduce dose or avoid use in cirrhosis |