temazepam
nounUK /təˈmeɪ.zɪ.pam/ · US /təˈmæz.əˌpæm/
Etymology Probably from tem- (“alteration of methyl”) + oxazepam.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A compound (trademark Restoril) of the benzodiazepine class used as a tranquilizer and short-acting hypnotic.
- But if your problem is waking too early, he might suggest a longer-duration drug like temazepam, the generic version of Restoril.2009 June 6, Lesley Alderman, “Cost-Effective Ways to Fight Insomnia”, in New York Times:
- Hypernyms
- benzodiazepine