A form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill

• Usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep

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n. a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep [syn: Halcion ]

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n. A thienodiazepine drug with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and sedative properties.

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Triazolam (original brand name Halcion ) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant in the benzodiazepine class. It possesses pharmacological properties similar to that of other benzodiazepines, but it is generally only used as a sedative to treat severe ...