temazepam

English

Molecular structure of temazepam

Etymology

Probably from tem- (alteration of methyl) + oxazepam.

Pronunciation

Noun

temazepam (countable and uncountable, plural temazepams)

  1. (pharmacology) A compound (trademark Restoril) of the benzodiazepine class used as a tranquilizer and short-acting hypnotic.
    • 2009 June 6, Lesley Alderman, “Cost-Effective Ways to Fight Insomnia”, in New York Times:
      But if your problem is waking too early, he might suggest a longer-duration drug like temazepam, the generic version of Restoril.

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