A1,
A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
G-H,
I-K,
L,
M,
N,
O,
P1,
P2,
Q-R,
S,
T,
U-V,
W-Z
Halcion Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Triazolam
Halcion Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Triazolam
INDICATIONS
Triazolam is indicated for the short-term treatment
of insomnia (generally
7-10 days). Use for more than 2-3 weeks requires complete reevaluation
of the patient (see
WARNINGS.)
Prescriptions for triazolam should be written for short-term use
(7-10 days) and it should not be prescribed in quantities exceeding
a 1-month supply.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
It is important to individualize the dosage
of triazolam tablets for maximum beneficial effect
and to help avoid significant
adverse effects.
The recommended dose for
most adults is 0.25 mg before
retiring. A dose of 0.125 mg
may be found to be sufficient for some patients (e.g., low
body weight). A dose
of 0.5 mg should be used
only for exceptional patients who do not respond adequately to a
trial of a lower dose since
the risk of several adverse
reactions increases with the size of the dose administered. A dose
of 0.5 mg should not be exceeded.
In geriatric and/or debilitated patients the recommended dosage
range is 0.125 mg to 0.25
mg. Therapy should be initiated at 0.125 mg
in this group and the 0.25 mg
dose should be used only
for exceptional patients who do not respond to a trial of the lower
dose. A dose of 0.25 mg
should not be exceeded in these patients.
As with all medications, the lowest effective dose
should be used.
HOW SUPPLIED
No information provided.
Store at controlled room
temperature 15-30°
C (59-86° F).
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