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Triazolam MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Triazolam
Tree Number(s)
D03.633.100.079.080.900
Unique ID
D014229
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014229
Scope Note
A short-acting benzodiazepine used in the treatment of insomnia. Some countries temporarily withdrew triazolam from the market because of concerns about adverse reactions, mostly psychological, associated with higher dose ranges. Its use at lower doses with appropriate care and labeling has been reaffirmed by the FDA and most other countries.
Entry Term(s)
Apo-Triazo
Gen-Triazolam
Halcion
Trilam
U-33,030
Pharm Action
Adjuvants, Anesthesia
Anti-Anxiety Agents
GABA Modulators
Registry Numbers
1HM943223R
0
Related Numbers
28911-01-5
CAS Type 1 Name
4H-(1,2,4)Triazolo(4,3-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine, 8-chloro-6-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-
Previous Indexing
Benzazepines (1974)
Benzodiazepines (1975-1976)
Triazoles (1974-1976)
Public MeSH Note
86; was see under BENZODIAZEPINE TRANQUILIZERS 1977-85
History Note
86(77); was see under BENZODIAZEPINE TRANQUILIZERS 1977-85
Date Introduced
1986/01/01
Last Updated
2017/05/24
Triazolam Preferred
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