flurazepam

flurazepam
flur·az·e·pam .flu̇r-'az-ə-.pam n a benzodiazepine that is closely related structurally to diazepam and is used as a hypnotic in the form of its dihydrochloride C21H23ClFN3O·2HCl to treat insomnia and to induce periods of restful sleep see DALMANE

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n.
a benzodiazepine drug used to treat insomnia and sleep disturbances (see hypnotic). It is administered by mouth and sometimes causes morning drowsiness, dizziness, and muscle incoordination. Trade name: Dalmane.

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