Definition of Estazolam

1. Noun. A frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom).

Exact synonyms: Prosom
Generic synonyms: Benzodiazepine
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Estazolam

1. Noun. A benzodiazepine drug used to treat insomnia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Estazolam

1. 8-chloro-6-phenyl-4h-(1,2,4)triazolo(4,3-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant properties. It has been shown in some cases to be more potent than diazepam or nitrazepam. Pharmacological action: anti-anxiety agents, anticonvulsants, gaba modulators, muscle relaxants, central, sedatives, nonbarbiturate. Chemical name: 4H-(1,2,4)Triazolo(4,3-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine, 8-chloro-6-phenyl- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Estazolam

estate
estate agent
estate car
estate cars
estate for life
estate in land
estate of the realm
estate sale
estate tax
estate taxes
estated
estates
estates for life
estates in land
estating
estazolam (current term)
estd.
este
esteem
esteem'd
esteemable
esteeme
esteemed
esteemer
esteemers
esteemest
esteemeth
esteeming
esteems
ester

Literary usage of Estazolam

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Drugs of Abuse (1996)edited by Carol Gibson edited by Carol Gibson (1996)
"Shorter acting benzodiazepines, used to manage insomnia, include estazolam (ProSom), flurazepam (Dalmane), quazepam (Dorai), temazepam (Restoril) and ..."

2. Drugs of Abuseedited by Carol Gibson edited by Carol Gibson (1997)
"Shorter acting benzodiazepines, used to manage insomnia, include estazolam (ProSom), flurazepam (Dalmane), quazepam (Doral), temazepam (Restoril) and ..."

Other Resources:

Search for Estazolam on Dictionary.com!Search for Estazolam on Thesaurus.com!Search for Estazolam on Google!Search for Estazolam on Wikipedia!

Search