Flurazepam
Definition
Flurazepam is a benzodiazepine hypnotic (sleeping medication) that is given by mouth. It is sold in the United States under the brand name of Dalmane, but is also manufactured and sold by several companies under its generic name.
Purpose
Flurazepam is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia, which is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty in falling or staying asleep.
Description
Flurazepam is a benzodiazepine, which means that it belongs to a class of drugs whose primary action is to reduce the patient'sanxiety, relax the skeletal muscles, and bring on sleep. Flurazepam is chemically and pharmacologically related to...
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