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Doral
DORAL®
(quazepam) Tablets
DRUG DESCRIPTION
DORAL® (brand of quazepam) Tablets contain quazepam, a trifluoroethyl benzodiazepine hypnotic agent, having the chemical name 7-chloro-5- (o-fluoro-phenyl)-1,3-dihydro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2H1,4-benzodiazepine-2-thione and the following structural formula:
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Quazepam has the empirical formula C17H11CIF4N2S, and a molecular weight of 386.8. It is a white crystalline compound, soluble in ethanol and insoluble in water. Each DORAL® Tablet contains either 7.5 or 15 mg of quazepam. The inactive ingredients for DORAL® (quazepam tablets) Tablets 7.5 or 15 mg include cellulose, corn starch, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Al Lake, lactose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulfate.
What are the possible side effects of quazepam (Doral)?
Stop using quazepam and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- worsening insomnia;
- confusion, anxiety, slurred speech, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- hallucinations, agitation, aggression;
- weak or shallow breathing;
- fast or pounding heartbeats;
- muscle stiffness in your tongue, jaw, or neck;
- problems with urination; or
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may include:
- daytime drowsiness (or during hours when you are not normally...
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What are the precautions when taking quazepam tablets (Doral)?
Before taking quazepam, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam, diazepam); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, mental/mood problems (e.g., depression, panic disorder), lung problems (e.g., pulmonary insufficiency, sleep apnea), seizures, personal or family history of regular use/abuse of drugs/alcohol/other substances.
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause temporary blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that...
Last reviewed on RxList: 4/30/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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