Substance / Medication

Temazepam

Overview

Active Ingredient
temazepam
RxNorm CUI
10355

Indications

Temazepam capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7 to 10 days). For patients with short-term insomnia, instructions in the prescription should indicate that Temazepam capsules should be used for short periods of time (7 to 10 days). The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were 2 weeks in duration with the final formal assessment of sleep latency performed at the end of treatment.

Labeler: Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLCUpdated: 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

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Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Clinical Trials

48 trials linked to this intervention

48
Total Trials
5
Recruiting
17
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Withdrawal from long-term use of zopiclone, zolpidem and temazepam may improve perceived sleep and quality of life in older adults with primary insomnia.
Lähteenmäki Ritva, Neuvonen Pertti J, Puustinen Juha et al. · Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol · 2019
PMID: 30295409RCT
Long-term persistence of withdrawal of temazepam, zopiclone, and zolpidem in older adults: a 3-year follow-up study.
Puustinen Juha, Lähteenmäki Ritva, Nurminen Janne et al. · BMC Geriatr · 2018
PMID: 29907085RCTFull text (PMC)
Temazepam at high altitude reduces periodic breathing without impairing next-day performance: a randomized cross-over double-blind study.
Nickol Annabel H, Leverment Juliette, Richards Paul et al. · J Sleep Res · 2006
PMID: 17118102RCT
Randomised clinical trial of the effects of prolonged-release melatonin, temazepam and zolpidem on slow-wave activity during sleep in healthy people.
Arbon Emma L, Knurowska Malgorzata, Dijk Derk-Jan · J Psychopharmacol · 2015
PMID: 25922426Observational
A randomized trial of temazepam versus acetazolamide in high altitude sleep disturbance.
Tanner John B, Tanner Sarah M E, Thapa Ghan Bahadur et al. · High Alt Med Biol · 2013
PMID: 24028643ObservationalFull text (PMC)
Reduction of temazepam to diazepam and lorazepam to delorazepam during enzymatic hydrolysis.
Fu Shanlin, Molnar Anna, Bowron Peter et al. · Anal Bioanal Chem · 2011
PMID: 21298417Observational
Adult age and ex vivo protein binding of lorazepam, oxazepam and temazepam in healthy subjects.
Chin Paul K L, Jensen Berit P, Larsen Helle S et al. · Br J Clin Pharmacol · 2011
PMID: 21671987ObservationalFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Temazepam (substance)
SNOMED CT
387300007
UMLS CUI
C0039468
RxNorm CUI
10355
Labeler
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 9 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

3
Conditions
3
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
0
Symptoms
48
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.

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