Overview
Indications
Quazepam Tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, and/or early morning awakenings. The effectiveness of Quazepam Tablets has been established in placebo-controlled clinical studies of 5 nights duration in acute and chronic insomnia. The sustained effectiveness of Quazepam Tablets has been established in chronic insomnia in a sleep lab (polysomnographic) study of 28 nights duration. Because insomnia is often
Boxed Warning
FDA Black Box Warning
5.1 7 [see Warnings and Precautions (), Drug Interactions ()] Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Lim
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
Quazepam Tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to quazepam or other benzodiazepines. Rare cases of angioedema involving the tongue, glottis or larynx have been reported in patients after taking the first or subsequent doses of Quazepam Tablets. Some patients have had ad
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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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
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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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.
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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Quazepam (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 108391004
- UMLS CUI
- C0072828
- RxNorm CUI
- 35185
- Labeler
- Atland Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.