Estazolam is a tranquilizer drug of the triazolobenzodiazepine class, marketed under the brand name Prosom, and is a benzodiazepine fused with a triazole ring. It has anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, relaxant effects of the sedative and skeletal muscle.
To treat a certain sleep disorder, this drug is used (insomnia). It will help you fall asleep quicker, stay asleep longer, and reduce how much you wake up at night, so that you can get a better night's rest. Estazolam belongs to a drug class known as benzodiazepines. In order to create a soothing effect, it works on the brain. The use of this drug is typically limited to brief periods of care of 1 to 2 weeks or less. Speak to the doctor if your insomnia lasts for a longer period of time to see if you need any other medication.
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Get A Second OpinionNormal Adult Insomnia Dose:
Orally 1 to 2 mg at bedtime
Use:Short-term insomnia management
Normal Geriatric Dosage for Sleeplessness:
1 mg at bedtime orally
Observations:
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Book an Appointment| Estazolam | Alprazolam |
|---|---|
| Brand name Prosom | Brand name Xanax |
| Class triazolobenzodiazepine | Class triazolobenzodiazepine |
| Dosage Forms: oral tablet (1 mg; 2 mg) | Dosage available 0.25 mg or 1 mg |
| To treat a certain sleep disorder, this drug is used (insomnia). | It is used for short-term management of anxiety disorders, specifically panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder |
| It works by slowing the activity in the brain to allow sleep. | It works by decreasing the unusual excitement of the brain. |
The benzodiazepine is estazolam. Estazolam affects brain chemicals that may be unbalanced and cause issues with sleep (insomnia). Estazolam is used for the treatment of symptoms of insomnia, such as difficulties falling or staying asleep.
The range of estimates for the mean half-life of estazolam for removal ranged from 10 to 24 hours. Mass balance tests by Radiolabel show that the main route of excretion is through the kidneys. 87 percent of the radioactivity administered was excreted in human urine after 5 days.
Estazolam has the potential for abuse, as shown in primate studies. Abuse can occur recreationally, where the drug is used to achieve a high, or medically, when it is used against medical advice for extended periods.
Estazolam is a controlled drug under DEA Schedule IV. Substances in Schedule IV of the DEA have a low risk for abuse compared to Schedule III substances. Estazolam is an insomnia-treated orally available benzodiazepine.
The range of estimates for the mean half-life of estazolam for removal ranges from 10 to 24 hours.
Once you begin taking estazolam, your sleep issues should improve within 7 to 10 days. If your sleep issues do not improve during this period, if they worsen during your care at any time, or if you experience any odd changes in your thinking or actions, call your doctor. Estazolam may be developing patterns.
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