Tenox
Tenox contains temazepam and is used to treat short-term severe anxiety and insomnia in adults.
Form
tabletti
Strength
20 mg
Active Ingredient
Temazepam
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
For insomnia, 10-20 mg before bedtime (elderly 10 mg). For anxiety, 10-30 mg up to three times a day.
Method
Take the tablet with a glass of water, with or without food. You can split the tablet to make it easier to swallow.
Important
For insomnia, up to 4 weeks. For anxiety, up to 8-12 weeks. Treatment should be as short as possible to avoid dependence.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Emotional flattening
- •Confusion
- •Drowsiness
- •Decreased attention
- •Tiredness and lack of energy
RARE
- •Sleep disturbances, nightmares
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Muscle coordination problems (ataxia)
- •Stomach problems, dry mouth
- •Muscle weakness
- •Skin reactions, hypersensitivity reactions
- •Memory loss (amnesia)
- •Psychological problems such as restlessness, irritation, aggression, hallucinations, psychoses, and behavioral disorders
- •Withdrawal symptoms
- •Depression
- •Double vision
- •Changes in sexual desire
- •Itchy skin, rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing
Important Warnings
- Do not take Tenox if you are allergic to temazepam or other ingredients.
- Do not take Tenox if you have severe breathing problems, sleep apnea, or severe liver disease.
- Do not drink alcohol during treatment, as it can increase the sedative effect of the medicine.
- Tenox should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or by children under 18 years of age.
- This medicine can cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
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- This medicine can cause dependence. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly; reduce the dose gradually as advised by your doctor.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. For short-term use only. Increases the risk of drug addiction, cognitive disorder and traffic accidents. Increases risk of falls. Paradoxically, may increase anxiety, restlessness and aggression. (updated 12.2.2024)