What Is The Use Of Temazepam, Is It Narcotic?

Posted on Wed, 18 Sep 2013

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Question : what the use of temazepam? Is it a narcotic?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sedative Hypnotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Temazepam is a sedative hypnotic of Benzodiazepine class. It is advised in treating anxiety, seizure disorder, sleeplessness etc.

It is a dependence forming addictive drug.

Hope, I answered your query.

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