Triazolam (marketed in English speaking countries under the brand names Apo-Triazo , Halcion , Hypam , and Trilam ) is a benzodiazepine derivative drug. [ 1 ] It possesses pharmacological properties similar to that of other benzodiazepines, but it is generally only used as a sedative to treat insomnia . more

Triazolam (marketed in English speaking countries under the brand names Apo-Triazo , Halcion , Hypam , and Trilam ) is a benzodiazepine derivative drug. [ 1 ] It possesses pharmacological properties similar to that of other benzodiazepines, but it is generally only used as a sedative to treat insomnia . [ 2 ] In addition to the hypnotic properties triazolam possesses, amnesic , anxiolytic , sedative , anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant properties. [ 3 ] Insomnia can best be described as a difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakening, early awakenings or a combination of each. Triazolam is a short acting benzodiazepine and is sometimes used in patients who have difficulty in falling asleep. Short half-life hypnotics such as triazolam are not effective in patients that suffer from frequent awakenings or early wakening due to their very short half-life. Hypnotics should be used only on a short-term basis or in those with chronic insomnia on an occasional basis. [ 4 ] less