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Definition of Estazolam

1. Noun. A frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom).

Definition of Estazolam

1. Noun. A benzodiazepine drug used to treat insomnia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Estazolam

1. 8-chloro-6-phenyl-4h-(1,2,4)triazolo(4,3-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant properties. It has been shown in some cases to be more potent than diazepam or nitrazepam. Pharmacological action: anti-anxiety agents, anticonvulsants, gaba modulators, muscle relaxants, central, sedatives, nonbarbiturate. Chemical name: 4H-(1,2,4)Triazolo(4,3-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine, 8-chloro-6-phenyl- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Estazolam

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

1. Drugs of Abuse (1996)edited by Carol Gibson edited by Carol Gibson (1996)
"Shorter acting benzodiazepines, used to manage insomnia, include estazolam (ProSom), flurazepam (Dalmane), quazepam (Dorai), temazepam (Restoril) and ..."

2. Drugs of Abuseedited by Carol Gibson edited by Carol Gibson (1997)
"Shorter acting benzodiazepines, used to manage insomnia, include estazolam (ProSom), flurazepam (Dalmane), quazepam (Doral), temazepam (Restoril) and ..."

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