Give the drug’s generic and brand name (Temazepam).
Is it on- or off-label for insomnia?
How does the medication work and what is its mechanism ofaction?
Describe appropriate dosing. What are the starting dose and maximumdose, and are there any dosing considerations based on age? How doyou titrate up or taper off this medication?
What contraindications are there?
Identify any significant drug-drug, food-drug, herbal-drug, and/orsubstance-drug interactions and any FDA black box warningsapplicable to this medication.
Why is this drug a good choice for the treatment of insomnia? Whattypes of insomnia is this medication suited to treat?
Describe the type of education you would provide to a patientstarting on this drug.
Identify one research or evidence-based practice article to supportyour responses and include the citation (with a link ifavailable).
