te·maz·e·pam (t -m z -pm )n. A benzodiazepine derivative that is primarily used to treat insomnia. [Perhaps inversion of met(hyl) + (ox)azepam.] |
temazepam [təˈmæzəˌpæm]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) a benzodiazepine sedative; the gel-like capsule formulation is properly taken orally but has also been melted and injected by drug users
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| Noun | 1. | temazepam - a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night benzodiazepine - any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency |
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Temazepam® [tɪˈmæzəpæm] N → Temazepam ® m
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