Definition of Triazolam

1. Noun. A form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep.

Exact synonyms: Halcion
Generic synonyms: Benzodiazepine
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Triazolam

1. Noun. A thienodiazepine drug with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and sedative properties. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Triazolam

1. This hypnotic prescription drug is used to treat insomnia. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Triazolam

triazabicyclo
triazanaphthalene
triazane
triazanes
triazene
triazenes
triazepine
triazide
triazides
triazin
triazinane
triazine
triazines
triazins
triaziquone
triazolam (current term)
triazole
triazole cytochrome P-450-obtusifoliol-14-demethylase
triazoles
triazolide
triazoline
triazolinone
triazolinones
triazologuanine
triazolone
triazolones
triazolopyridine
triazolopyridines
triazolyl

Literary usage of Triazolam

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Biological Rhythms: Implications for the Worker by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Some data suggest that triazolam's influence on circadian rhythms in hamsters is ... When locomotor activity is suppressed in hamsters, triazolam no longer ..."

2. Drug Abuse Curriculum for Employee Assistance Program Professionalsby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"This problem led to the development of triazolam (Halcion), which has a very rapid ... However, this strength creates problems of its own because triazolam, ..."

3. Drug Abuse and Drug Abuse Research (1991): The Third Triennial Report to edited by MaryLouise Embrey, Christine R. Hartel (1999)
"In human studies comparing the reinforcing and subjective effects of benzodiazepines (diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, or triazolam) with those of a barbiturate ..."

4. Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: Treatment Improvement Protocol edited by Frederic C. Blow (1999)
"Specifically, triazolam rapidly achieved notoriety and was banned in the United Kingdom and other European countries after its 1979 introduction with ..."

5. Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: Treatment Improvement Protocol edited by Frederic C. Blow (1999)
"Specifically, triazolam rapidly achieved notoriety and was banned in the United Kingdom and other European countries after its 1979 introduction with ..."

6. Federal Nutrition Programs: Hearing Before the Committee on Agriculture ...Medical (1998)
"... stimulants Hydromorphone Solvents Other narcotic analgesics Aerosols Diazepam Anesthetics Alprazolam Nitrites triazolam Other inhalants Chlordiazepoxide ..."

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