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Quazepam 15 mg Tablet, 100-count

by Atland Pharmaceuticals, LLC · 100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (71993-265-10)

NDC 71993-0265-10

🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 71993-265-10 billing pads the product segment with a zero

This package

Contains100-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓

Also comes in: 30 tablets 71993-0265-30

Rx only Brand Discontinued CIV ⚠ Discontinued by firm

🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm

📋 All sources & update times →

This page is curated, coded, and maintained by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD

Compiled from public FDA, CMS, DailyMed, NADAC, and related drug data sources. Editorial policy

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Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory. The labeler reported this product as discontinued, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory. Search the FDA NDC Directory ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 71993-265-10

Product NDC 71993-265

11-digit billing NDC 71993026510

NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)

RxCUI 198183

UNII JF8V0828ZI

UPC 0371993265302

Application # NDA018708

SPL Set ID f7d63f3f-5303-48ab-bce2-35fd62c45799

Established class (EPC) Benzodiazepine

Chemical class Benzodiazepines

DEA schedule CIV

Marketing category NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC

Marketing status Discontinued

FDA listing status Discontinued by firm

Marketing start 2018-03-20

Route ORAL

Dosage form TABLET

Substance QUAZEPAM

GPI-14 60201028000310

GPI class Quazepam

GCN Seq No 003696

GCN 40870

HICL code 001595

Ingredient (HICL) Quazepam

HIC1 code H

Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)

HIC2 code H2

Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Psychoactive Drugs

HIC3 code H21

Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Sedative-Hypnotics - Benzodiazepines

AHFS code 28:24.08.00

AHFS class Benzodiazepines (Anxiolytic,Sedativ/Hyp)

FDB label name QUAZEPAM 15 MG TABLET

FDB brand name Quazepam

Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 71993-265-10 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 71993-0265-10. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.

Where does this data come from?

Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Benzodiazepine class.

Pharmacologic class Benzodiazepine

Drug family (ATC) Benzodiazepine derivatives

Where does this data come from?

Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAtland Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Application holderGALT PHARMACEUTICALS LLC

FDA applicationNDA018708 (NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC)

Labeler code71993

First marketedMar 2018

DEA scheduleCIV

Product typeHuman Prescription Drug

Portfolio7 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from Atland Pharmaceuticals, LLC

The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).

Where does this data come from?

Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name QUAZEPAM 15 MG TABLET Ingredient Quazepam

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Quazepam — tap one for details:

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Where does this data come from?

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color orange

ShapeCapsule

Imprint15;DORAL

Size12 mm

ScoringScored — splits in 2

One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.

Where does this data come from?

Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

UNII H77VEI93A8
A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
UNII J2B2A4N98G
Lactose is a natural sugar derived from milk. In medications, it serves as a filler and binder to add bulk and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together during manufacturing.
UNII 70097M6I30
Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
UNII SMD1X3XO9M
Powdered cellulose is a fine, plant-based powder made from purified wood fibers. In medicines, it acts as a filler to add bulk and volume, and helps tablets or capsules hold together during manufacturing and storage.
UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
UNII 368GB5141J
A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
UNII O8232NY3SJ
A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?

Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?

No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.

Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?

Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.

Can inactive ingredients matter?

Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price system	Per each	Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly	Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo	No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly	No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.

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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.

Try another pack size: 30 tablets

Where does this data come from?

NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Quazepam 15 mgthis 71993-0265-10	Atland	100 tablets	—	—	Discontinued	—

About this product: this is an authorized generic — the brand-name product marketed without its brand name. Other versions are listed above, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?

Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

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1985

First FDA approval

Dec 1985

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2026

Currently FDA-listed

41 years listed

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2028

Latest patent/protection listed

not a guaranteed launch date

🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Jun 2028. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.

📅 FDA approved Dec 27, 1985 RLD RS ⏳ ~1.7 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book

US 7608616 — method of use (U-1012)

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Today

LOE

Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo

🏛️FDA exclusivity

FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.

🧪Product / substance patents

Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.

🎯Method-of-use patents

Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.

🛈 What do these terms mean?

Patent: Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent: Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent: Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent: A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label: A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity: FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV: A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS: Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating: FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity): The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (2)

Patent	Type	Use code	Expires
US 7608616 ↗	Method of use	U-1012	Jun 3, 2028
US 7608616 ↗	Method of use	U-1012	Jun 3, 2028

Common questions

Is there a generic version of QUAZEPAM 15 MG TABLET?

No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for QUAZEPAM 15 MG TABLET. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until Jun 2028 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.

The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?

FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.

Why do different websites show different generic release dates?

Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.

What does “FDA listed” mean?

It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.

What does a patent or protection date mean here?

It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).

What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?

It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.

Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?

Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.

Can a generic come out after the listed dates?

Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.

What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?

Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.

Why are there multiple patent dates?

One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.

Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Where does this data come from?

Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
71993-0265-10 You're viewing this	100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (71993-265-10)	2018-03-20	Discontinued by firm
71993-0265-30	30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (71993-265-30)	2018-03-20	Active

You're viewing the largest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 71993-0265-10?

NDC 71993-0265-10 is a 100-count package — 100 tablet in 1 bottle.

What is the difference between NDC 71993-0265-10 and NDC 71993-0265-30?

Both are Quazepam 15 mg Tablet — the drug itself is identical. NDC 71993-0265-10 is the 100-count package, while NDC 71993-0265-30 is the 30 tablets package.

What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Quazepam 15 mg Tablet?

Bill NDC 71993-0265-10 — the 11-digit billing format is 71993026510. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)

What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand

NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes)	✓ Available
Labeler	✓ Available
Product & package description	✓ Available
Marketing category & status	✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route	✓ Available
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NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS)	— Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data	✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk	— Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD)	— Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.

“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?

The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.

What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?

The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.

Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?

Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 71993-265-10, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 71993-0265-10, written without dashes as 71993026510. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.

What do the three segments of this NDC mean?

In 71993-0265-10, the first segment (71993) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Atland Pharmaceuticals, LLC; the middle segment (0265) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (10) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.

Does this product come in other package sizes?

Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 30 tablets (71993-0265-30). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.

Who lists this product with the FDA?

Atland Pharmaceuticals, LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.

Do I need a prescription for this product?

This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.

This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.

Where does this data come from?

Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.

🚨 Boxed Warning 🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 💬 Medication Guide

🚨 Boxed Warning ~2 min read ▾

WARNING: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS; ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION; and DEPENDENCE AND WITHDRAWAL REACTIONS Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required.

Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Drug Interactions ( 7 )] . The use of benzodiazepines, including Quazepam Tablets, exposes users to risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death. Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes.

Before prescribing Quazepam Tablets and throughout treatment, assess each patient’s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . The continued use of benzodiazepines, including Quazepam Tablets, may lead to clinically significant physical dependence. The risks of dependence and withdrawal increase with longer treatment duration and higher daily dose.

Abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of Quazepam Tablets after continued use may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life-threatening. To reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue Quazepam Tablets or reduce the dosage [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . WARNING: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS; ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION; and DEPENDENCE AND WITHDRAWAL REACTIONS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.

Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required.

Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation ( 5.1 , 7 ). The use of benzodiazepines, including Quazepam Tablets, exposes users to risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death. Before prescribing Quazepam Tablets and throughout treatment, assess each patient’s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction ( 5.2 ).

🎯 Indications and Usage 148 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Quazepam Tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, and/or early morning awakenings. The effectiveness of Quazepam Tablets has been established in placebo-controlled clinical studies of 5 nights duration in acute and chronic insomnia. The sustained effectiveness of Quazepam Tablets has been established in chronic insomnia in a sleep lab (polysomnographic) study of 28 nights duration.

Because insomnia is often transient and intermittent, the prolonged administration of Quazepam Tablets is generally not necessary or recommended. Since insomnia may be a symptom of several other disorders, the possibility that the complaint may be related to a condition for which there is a more specific treatment should be considered. Quazepam Tablets, a gamma-aminobutyric (GABAA) agonist, is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty falling asleep, frequent nocturnal awakenings, and/or early morning awakenings.

( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 192 words ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Use the lowest dose effective for the patient: Recommended initial dose is 7.5 mg ( 2 ) Split the 15 mg tablet along the score line to achieve 7.5 mg dose ( 2 ) The elderly and debilitated may be more sensitive to benzodiazepines ( 2 )

2.1Dosage Recommendations Use the lowest dose effective for the patient, as important adverse effects of Quazepam Tablets are dose related. The recommended initial dose is 7.5 mg. The 7.5 mg dose can be increased to 15 mg if necessary for efficacy. The 7.5 mg dose can be achieved by splitting the 15 mg tablet along the score line.

2.2Special Populations Elderly and debilitated patients may be more sensitive to benzodiazepines.

2.3Discontinuation or Dosage Reduction of Quazepam Tablets To reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue Quazepam Tablets or reduce the dosage. If a patient develops withdrawal reactions, consider pausing the taper or increasing the dosage to the previous tapered dosage level. Subsequently decrease the dosage more slowly [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) and Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9.3 )] .

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 47 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets, 15 mg, functionally scored, capsule-shaped, light orange, slightly white speckled tablets, impressed with the product identification number 15 on one side of the tablet, and the product name (DORAL) on the other. 15 mg functionally scored tablet, oral ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 106 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Quazepam Tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to quazepam or other benzodiazepines. Rare cases of angioedema involving the tongue, glottis or larynx have been reported in patients after taking the first or subsequent doses of Quazepam Tablets. Some patients have had additional symptoms such as dyspnea, throat closing, or nausea and vomiting that suggest anaphylaxis.

Patients who develop such reactions should not be rechallenged with Quazepam Tablets. Contraindicated in patients with established or suspected sleep apnea, or with pulmonary insufficiency. Hypersensitivity to Quazepam Tablets or other benzodiazepines ( 4 ) Established or suspected sleep apnea, or chronic pulmonary insufficiency ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS CNS depressant effects: Impaired alertness and motor coordination, including risk of daytime impairment. Caution patients against driving and other activities requiring complete mental alertness ( 5.4 ) The failure of insomnia to remit after 7 to 10 days of treatment may indicate the presence of a primary psychiatric and/or medical illness that should be evaluated. ( 5.5 ) Severe anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions: Angioedema and anaphylaxis have been reported.

Do not rechallenge if such reactions occur. ( 5.6 ) Sleep driving and other complex behaviors while not fully awake. Risk increases with dose and concomitant CNS depressants and alcohol.

Immediately evaluate any new onset behavioral changes ( 5.7 ) Worsening of depression or suicidal thinking may occur: Prescribe the least number of tablets feasible to avoid intentional overdose ( 5.8 )

5.1Risks from Concomitant Use with Opioids Concomitant use of benzodiazepines, including Quazepam Tablets, and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Because of these risks, reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Observational studies have demonstrated that concomitant use of opioid analgesics and benzodiazepines increases the risk of drug-related mortality compared to use of opioids alone.

If a decision is made to prescribe Quazepam Tablets concomitantly with opioids, prescribe the lowest effective dosages and minimum durations of concomitant use, and follow patients closely for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. In patients already receiving an opioid analgesic, prescribe a lower initial dose of Quazepam Tablets than indicated in the absence of an opioid and titrate based on clinical response. If an opioid is initiated in a patient already taking Quazepam Tablets, prescribe a lower initial dose of the opioid and titrate based upon clinical response.

Advise both patients and caregivers about the risks of respiratory depression and sedation when Quazepam Tablets is used with opioids. Advise patients not to drive or operate heavy machinery until the effects of concomitant use with the opioid have been determined. [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] .

5.2Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction The use of benzodiazepines, including Quazepam Tablets, exposes users to the risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death. Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines often (but not always) involve the use of doses greater than the maximum recommended dosage and commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes, including respiratory depression, overdose, or death [see Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9.2 )] .

Before prescribing Quazepam Tablets and throughout treatment, assess each patient’s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., using a standardized screening tool). Use of Quazepam Tablets, particularly in patients at elevated risk, necessitates counseling about the risks and proper use of Quazepam Tablets along with monitoring for signs and symptoms of abuse, misuse, and addiction. Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug.

If a substance use disorder is suspected, evaluate the patient and institute (or refer them for) early treatment, as appropriate.

5.3Dependence and Withdrawal Reactions To reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue Quazepam Tablets or reduce the dosage (a patient-specific plan should be used to taper the dose) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . Patients at an increased risk of withdrawal adverse reactions after benzodiazepine discontinuat…

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Risks from Concomitant Use with Opioids [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Dependence and Withdrawal Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] CNS-depressant effects and next-day impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Abnormal thinking and behavior changes, and complex behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Worsening of depression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Neonatal Sedation and Withdrawal Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Most common adverse reactions (>1%): drowsiness, headache, fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth, dyspepsia ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Atland Pharmaceuticals at 1-844-416-4284 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

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6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The table shows adverse reactions occurring at an incidence of 1% or greater in relatively short-duration, placebo-controlled clinical trials of Quazepam Tablets. Quazepam Tablets 15 mg PLACEBO NUMBER OF PATIENTS 267 268 % OF PATIENTS REPORTING Central Nervous System Daytime Drowsiness 12 3 Headache 5 2 Fatigue 2 0 Dizziness 2 <1 Autonomic Nervous System Dry Mouth 2 <1 Gastrointestinal System Dyspepsia 1 <1 A double-blind, controlled sleep laboratory study (N=30) in elderly patients compared the effects of Quazepam Tablets 7.5 mg and 15 mg to that of placebo over a period of 7 days.

Both the 7.5 mg and 15 mg doses appeared to be well tolerated. Caution must be used in interpreting this data due to the small size of the study.

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS The concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids increases the risk of respiratory depression because of actions at different receptor sites in the CNS that control respiration. Benzodiazepines interact at GABAA sites and opioids interact primarily at mu receptors. When benzodiazepines and opioids are combined, the potential for benzodiazepines to significantly worsen opioid-related respiratory depression exists.

Limit dosage and duration of concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids, and monitor patients closely for respiratory depression and sedation. Benzodiazepines, including Quazepam Tablets, produce additive CNS depressant effects when co-administered with ethanol or other CNS depressants (e.g. psychotropic medications, anticonvulsants, antihistamines). Downward dose adjustment of Quazepam Tablets and/or concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary because of additive effects.

CNS Depressants: downward dose adjustment may be necessary due to additive effects ( 7 )

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8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to psychiatric medications, including Quazepam Tablets, during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications at 1-866-961-2388 or visiting on line at https://womensmentalhealth.org/pregnancyregistry/. Risk Summary Infants born to mothers using benzodiazepines late in pregnancy have been reported to experience symptoms of sedation and/or neonatal withdrawal [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 ) and Clinical Considerations ] .

Available data from published observational studies of pregnant women exposed to benzodiazepines do not report a clear association with benzodiazepines and major birth defects (see Data) . The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated risk of major birth defects and of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Benzodiazepines cross the placenta and may produce respiratory depression, hypotonia, and sedation in neonates. Monitor neonates exposed to Quazepam Tablets during pregnancy or labor for signs of sedation, respiratory depression, hypotonia, and feeding problems.

Monitor neonates exposed to Quazepam Tablets during pregnancy for signs of withdrawal. Manage these neonates accordingly [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] . Data Human Data Published data from observational studies on the use of benzodiazepines during pregnancy do not report a clear association with benzodiazepines and major birth defects.

Although early studies reported an increased risk of congenital malformations with diazepam and chlordiazepoxide, there was no consistent pattern noted. In addition, the majority of more recent case-control and cohort studies of benzodiazepine use during pregnancy, which were adjusted for confounding exposures to alcohol, tobacco and other medications, have not confirmed these findings. Animal Data Developmental toxicity studies of Quazepam Tablets in mice at doses up to 400 times the human dose (15 mg) revealed no major drug-related malformations.

Minor fetal skeletal variations that occurred were delayed ossification of the sternum, vertebrae, distal phalanges and supraoccipital bones, at doses approximately 70 and 400 times the human dose. A developmental toxicity study of Quazepam Tablets in New Zealand rabbits at doses up to approximately 130 times the human dose demonstrated no effect on fetal morphology or development of offspring.

8.3Nursing Mothers Risk Summary Quazepam and its metabolites are present in breast milk. There are reports of sedation, poor feeding and poor weight gain in infants exposed to benzodiazepines through breast milk. The effects of quazepam on milk production are unknown.

The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for Quazepam Tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from Quazepam Tablets or from the underlying maternal condition. Clinical Considerations Infants exposed to Quazepam Tablets through breast milk should be monitored for sedation, poor feeding and poor weight gain.

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5Geriatric Use Quazepam Tablets may cause confusion and over-sedation in the elderly. Elderly patients generally should be started on a low dose of Quazepam Tablets and observed closely. Elderly and debilitated patients may be more sensitive to benzodiazepines, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other dru…

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8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

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A double-blind controlled sleep laboratory study (N=30) compared the effects of Quazepam Tablets 7.5 mg and 15 mg to that of placebo over a period of 7 days. Both the 7.5 mg and 15 mg doses appeared to be well tolerated. Caution must be used in interpreting this data due to the small size of the study.

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10 OVERDOSAGE Overdosage of benzodiazepines is characterized by central nervous system depression ranging from drowsiness to coma. In mild to moderate cases, symptoms can include drowsiness, confusion, dysarthia, lethargy, hypnotic state, diminished reflexes, ataxia, and hypotonia. Rarely, paradoxical or disinhibitory reactions (including agitation, irritability, impulsivity, violent behavior, confusion, restlessness, excitement, and talkativeness) may occur.

In severe overdosage cases, patients may develop respiratory depression and coma. Overdosage of benzodiazepines in combination with other CNS depressants (including alcohol and opioids) may be fatal [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Markedly abnormal (lowered or elevated) blood pressure, heart rate, or respiratory rate raise the concern that additional drugs and/or alcohol are involved in the overdosage.

In managing benzodiazepine overdosage, employ general supportive measures, including intravenous fluids and airway management. Flumazenil, a specific benzodiazepine receptor antagonist indicated for the complete or partial reversal of the sedative effects of benzodiazepines in the management of benzodiazepine overdosage, can lead to withdrawal and adverse reactions, including seizures, particularly in the context of mixed overdosage with drugs that increase seizure risk (e.g., tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants) and in patients with long-term benzodiazepine use and physical dependency.

The risk of withdrawal seizures with flumazenil use may be increased in patients with epilepsy. Flumazenil is contraindicated in patients who have received a benzodiazepine for control of a potentially life-threatening condition (e.g., status epilepticus). If the decision is made to use flumazenil, it should be used as an adjunct to, not as a substitute for, supportive management of benzodiazepine overdosage.

See the flumazenil injection Prescribing Information. Consider contacting a poison center (1-800-222-1222) or medical toxicologist for additional overdosage management recommendations.

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12.1Mechanism of Action Quazepam Tablet, like other central nervous system agents of the 14-benzodiazepine class, presumably exerts its effects by binding to stereo-specific receptors at several sites within the central nervous system (CNS). The exact mechanism of action is unknown.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Quazepam Tablet is rapidly (absorption half-life of about 30 minutes) and well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The peak plasma concentration of quazepam is approximately 20 ng/mL after a 15 mg dose and occurs at about 2 hours. Metabolism Quazepam, the active parent compound, is extensively metabolized in the liver; two of the plasma metabolites are 2-oxoquazepam and N-desalkyl-2-oxoquazepam.

All three compounds show CNS depressant activity. Distribution The degree of plasma protein binding for quazepam and its two major metabolites is greater than 95%. Elimination Following administration of 14C-quazepam, 31% of the dose appeared in the urine and 23% in the feces over five days; only trace amounts of unchanged drug were present in the urine.

The mean elimination half-life of quazepam and 2-oxoquazepam is 39 hours and that of N-desalkyl-2-oxoquazepam is 73 hours. Steady-state levels of quazepam and 2-oxoquazepam are attained by the seventh daily dose and that of N-desalkyl-2-oxoquazepam by the thirteenth daily dose. Special Populations Geriatrics: The pharmacokinetics of quazepam and 2-oxoquazepam in geriatric subjects are comparable to those seen in young adults; as with desalkyl metabolites of other benzodiazepines, the elimination half-life of N-desalkyl-2-oxoquazepam in geriatric patients is about twice that of young adults.

Drug Interactions Bupropion (a CYP2B6 substrate): Co-administration of a single dose of 150 mg Bupropion Hydrochloride XL with steady state quazepam did not significantly affect the AUC and Cmax of bupropion or its primary metabolite, hydroxybupropion.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED / STORAGE AND HANDLING Quazepam Tablets, 15 mg, functionally scored, capsule-shaped, light orange, slightly white speckled tablets, impressed with the product identification number 15 on one side of the tablet, and the product name (DORAL) on the other. 15 mg Bottles of 30 NDC 71993-265-30 Store Quazepam Tablets at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F).

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11 DESCRIPTION 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)-2H-1,4-benzodiazepine-2-thione and the following structural Quazepam has the empirical formula C 17 H 11 ClF 4 N 2 S, and a molecular weight of 386.8. It is a white crystalline compound, soluble in ethanol and insoluble in water. Each Quazepam Tablet contains 15 mg of quazepam.

The inactive ingredients for Quazepam Tablets include cellulose, corn starch, FD&C Yellow No. 6, lactose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and sodium lauryl sulfate. structural formula

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling ( Medication Guide ). Risks from Concomitant Use with Opioids Inform patients and caregivers that potentially fatal additive effects may occur if Quazepam Tablets is used with opioids and not to use such drugs concomitantly unless supervised by a healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Drug Interactions ( 7 )] Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction Inform patients that the use of Quazepam Tablets even at recommended dosages, exposes users to risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death, especially when used in combination with other medications (e.g., opioid analgesics), alcohol, and/or illicit substances.

Inform patients about the signs and symptoms of benzodiazepine abuse, misuse, and addiction; to seek medical help if they develop these signs and/or symptoms; and on the proper disposal of unused drug [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9.2 )] . Withdrawal Reactions Inform patients that the continued use of Quazepam Tablets may lead to clinically significant physical dependence and that abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of Quazepam Tablets may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life-threatening.

Inform patients that in some cases, patients have developed a protracted withdrawal syndrome with withdrawal symptoms lasting weeks to more than 12 months. Instruct patients that discontinuation or dosage reduction of Quazepam Tablets may require a slow taper [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) and Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9.3 )] . CNS Depressant Effects and Next-Day Impairment Tell patients that Quazepam Tablets can cause next-day impairment, even in the absence of symptoms.

Caution patients against driving or engaging in other hazardous activities or activities requiring complete mental alertness when using Quazepam Tablets. Tell patients that daytime impairment may persist for several days following discontinuation of Quazepam Tablets. Advise patients that increased drowsiness and decreased consciousness may increase the risk of falls in some patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Severe Allergic Reactions Inform patients that severe allergic reactions can occur from Quazepam Tablets.

Describe the signs/symptoms of these reactions and advise patients to seek medical attention immediately if these occur [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] . Abnormal Thinking and Behavior Change Instruct patients that sedative hypnotics can cause abnormal thinking and behavior change, including “sleep-driving” and other complex behaviors while not being fully awake (preparing and eating food, making phone calls, or having sex). Tell patients to call you immediately if they develop any of these symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] .

Suicide Tell patients that Quazepam Tablets can worsen depression, and to immediately report any suicidal thoughts [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] . Alcohol and Other Drugs Ask patients about alcohol consumption, medicines they are taking now, and drugs they may be taking without a prescription. Advise patients that alcohol generally should not be used during treatment with Quazepam Tablets.

Pregnancy Advise pregnant females that use of Quazepam Tablets late in pregnancy can result in sedation (respiratory depression, lethargy, hypotonia) and/or withdrawal symptoms (hyperreflexia, irritability, restlessness, tremors, inconsolable crying, and feeding difficulties) in newborns [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Instruct patients to inform their healthcare provider if they are pregnant. Advise patients that there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to Quazepam Tablets during pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] .

Nursing Instruct patients to notify their healthcare provider if they are bre…

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Medication Guide QUAZEPAM tablets, C-IV What is the most important information I should know about Quazepam Tablets? Quazepam Tablets is a benzodiazepine medicine. Taking benzodiazepines with opioid medicines, alcohol, or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants (including street drugs) can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems (respiratory depression), coma and death.

Get emergency help right away if the following happens: shallow or slowed breathing breathing stops (which may lead to the heart stopping) excessive sleepiness (sedation) Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how taking Quazepam Tablets with opioids affects you. Risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction. There is a risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction with benzodiazepines, including Quazepam Tablets which can lead to overdose and serious side effects including coma and death.

Serious side effects including coma and death have happened in people who have abused or misused benzodiazepines, including Quazepam Tablets. These serious side effects may include delirium, paranoia, suicidal thoughts or actions, seizures, and difficulty breathing. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you get any of these serious side effects.

You can develop an addiction even if you take Quazepam Tablets as prescribed by your healthcare provider Take Quazepam Tablets exactly as your healthcare provider prescribed. Do not share your Quazepam Tablets with other people. Keep Quazepam Tablets in a safe place and away from children.

Physical dependence and withdrawal reactions. Quazepam Tablets can cause physical dependence and withdrawal reactions. Do not suddenly stop taking Quazepam Tablets.

Stopping Quazepam Tablets suddenly can cause serious and life-threatening side effects, including unusual movements, responses, or expressions, seizures, sudden and severe mental or nervous system changes, depression, seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear, an extreme increase in activity or talking, losing touch with reality, and suicidal thoughts or actions. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you get any of these symptoms. Some people who stop benzodazepines have symptoms that can last for several weeks to more than 12 months, including, anxiety, trouble remembering, learning, or concentrating, depression, problems sleeping, feeling like insects are crawling under your skin, weakness, shaking, muscle twitching, burning or prickling feeling in your hands, arms, legs or feet, and ringing in your ears.

Physical dependence is not the same as drug addiction. Your healthcare provider can tell you more about the differences between physical dependence and drug addiction. Do not take more Quazepam Tablets than prescribed or take Quazepam Tablets for longer than prescribed.

After taking Quazepam Tablets, you may get up out of bed while not being fully awake and do an activity that you do not know you are doing. The next morning, you may not remember that you did anything during the night. You have a higher chance for doing these activities if you drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy with Quazepam Tablets.

Reported activities include: driving a car (“sleep-driving”) having sex making and eating food sleep-walking talking on the phone Call your healthcare provider right away if you find out that you have done any of the above activities after taking Quazepam Tablets. What is Quazepam Tablets? Quazepam Tablets is a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of insomnia including difficulty falling asleep, waking up often during the night, or waking up early in the morning.

Quazepam Tablets is a federal controlled substance (C-IV) because it contains quazepam that can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Quazepam Tablets in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Quazepam Tablets may harm others, and is against the…

Glossary — plain-language definitions of medical terms used in this label:

contraindicated: Should not be used in that situation, because the risk is considered too high.

sedative: A substance with a calming effect that can also cause drowsiness.

Absorption: How a medicine moves from where it is taken, such as the stomach or gut, into the bloodstream.

abuse: Using a medicine in a way it was not meant to be used, such as taking more than prescribed to feel a high.

adverse reaction: An unwanted or harmful effect that a medicine causes in the body.

Adverse Reactions: Unwanted or harmful effects that people experienced while taking a medicine, listed on its official label.

agitation: A state of feeling restless and upset and being unable to relax, sometimes with pacing or fidgeting.

agonist: A substance that switches on a specific target in the body to produce an effect, the way a key turns a lock.

anaphylaxis: A sudden, severe, whole-body allergic reaction that can cause trouble breathing, swelling, and a drop in blood pressure, needing emergency care.

angioedema: Rapid swelling deep under the skin, often around the eyes, lips, tongue, or throat.

antagonist: A substance that blocks a target in the body so a natural signal or another medicine cannot produce its usual effect.

anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, sometimes along with a racing heart or restlessness.

apnea: A pause or temporary stop in breathing.

ataxia: Loss of muscle coordination that makes walking, balance, and controlled movements clumsy or unsteady.

AUC: A measure of total drug exposure over time, showing how much medicine the blood is exposed to overall.

Boxed Warning: The strongest safety warning the FDA can require, set inside a bold black border because the risk it describes can be very serious.

Clinical Pharmacology: The label section explaining how a medicine works in the body and how the body processes it.

Clinical Studies: The label section summarizing the research trials used to show that a medicine works and is acceptably safe.

Cmax: The highest level a medicine reaches in the blood after a dose is taken.

Contraindications: A list of situations or health conditions in which a medicine should not be used because the chance of harm is too high.

controlled substance: A medicine regulated by law because it can be misused or lead to dependence, with special rules for prescribing and storage.

depression: A lasting low mood with loss of interest that affects everyday life.

Distribution: How a medicine spreads from the blood into the body's tissues and organs after it is absorbed.

Dosage and Administration: The label section explaining how much of a medicine to use and how to take or give it.

double-blind: A study in which neither the patients nor their doctors know who is getting the real medicine and who is getting the dummy.

Drug Abuse and Dependence: A label section describing a medicine's potential to be misused and to cause the body to rely on it.

Drug Interactions: The label section listing other medicines, foods, or substances that can change how a medicine works or raise the chance of side effects.

dyspepsia: Discomfort, fullness, or a burning feeling in the upper belly, commonly called indigestion.

dyspnea: The medical word for shortness of breath, or the feeling that you cannot get enough air.

efficacy: How well a treatment works under the controlled conditions of a clinical study.

Elimination: The overall removal of a medicine from the body by breaking it down and passing it out.

Full Prescribing Information: The complete, detailed label for a prescription medicine that follows the summary highlights.

Half-life: The time it takes for the amount of medicine in the blood to drop by half.

hyperreflexia: Overactive or exaggerated reflexes, such as an unusually strong knee-jerk response.

hypersensitivity: An overreaction of the body's defense system to a substance, causing symptoms such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

incidence: How often a new event, such as a side effect, happens in a group of people over a set period of time.

Indications and Usage: The label section stating which medical conditions the FDA has officially approved the medicine to treat, prevent, or manage.

insomnia: Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep.

intravenous: Given directly into a vein through a needle or thin tube; often written as IV.

irritability: Getting annoyed, frustrated, or angry more easily than usual.

lethargy: A state of tiredness and sluggishness, often with slowed thinking or movement.

Mechanism of Action: How a medicine produces its effect in the body, described at the level of cells or body chemistry.

Medication Guide: An FDA-approved handout written for patients that explains important safety information about certain medicines in plain language.

Metabolism: How the body chemically changes a medicine, usually in the liver, into other substances.

metabolite: A new substance formed when the body breaks a medicine down.

misuse: Using a medicine differently from how it was prescribed or directed, whether on purpose or by mistake.

NDC: A unique number that identifies a specific medicine, its maker, strength, and package size.

neonatal: Relating to a newborn baby during its first four weeks of life.

Overdosage: The label section describing what can happen if too much of a medicine is taken and how it may be treated.

Patient Counseling Information: The label section telling health professionals what to explain to patients about using a medicine safely.

Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body takes in a medicine, spreads it around, breaks it down, and removes it over time.

physical dependence: When the body adapts to a medicine over time, so stopping it suddenly causes uncomfortable symptoms.

placebo: An inactive treatment with no real medicine in it, such as a sugar pill, used for comparison in a study.

placebo-controlled: Describes a study that compares people taking the real medicine against people taking a dummy pill with no active ingredient.

plasma concentration: The amount of medicine measured in the liquid part of the blood at a given time.

Pregnancy Exposure Registry: A study that collects health information from women who took a medicine while pregnant to learn how safe it is.

Prescribing Information: The official, detailed document approved by the FDA that tells health professionals how to use a prescription medicine.

protein binding: How much of a medicine sticks to proteins in the blood instead of moving freely through the body.

receptor: A special docking spot on a cell that a medicine or natural body chemical attaches to in order to trigger an effect.

respiratory depression: Breathing that becomes too slow or too shallow to move enough air, so the body may not get enough oxygen.

restlessness: An inability to stay calm or still, with a constant feeling of needing to move.

sedation: A calm, sleepy, slowed-down state caused by a medicine that relaxes the brain and body.

seizure: A sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause shaking, staring, confusion, or loss of awareness.

status epilepticus: A seizure that lasts a long time, or repeated seizures without recovery in between, which is a medical emergency.

steady state: The point where the amount of medicine going in equals the amount leaving, so blood levels stay fairly even.

substrate: A drug or other substance that a particular enzyme or transporter acts on.

taper: Gradually lowering a dose in steps before stopping, rather than quitting all at once.

Use in Specific Populations: The label section describing how a medicine affects particular groups, such as pregnant people, children, or older adults.

Warnings and Precautions: The label section describing serious risks to know about and safety steps to follow while using a medicine.

withdrawal: Uncomfortable physical or mental symptoms that appear when a medicine the body has gotten used to is reduced or stopped.

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