triazolam

tri·a·zo·lam  (tr-z-lm)

n.

A hypnotic agent of the benzodiazepine class prescribed in the short-term treatment of insomnia.

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[tri- + azol(e) + (diazep)am.]

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triazolam - a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep Halcion benzodiazepine - any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency