Halcion® Triazolam 0.25 mg – 30 Tabs

🔬 Active ingredient: Triazolam
📦 Presentation: Box with 30 tablets of 0.25 mg
🧪 Therapeutic class: Benzodiazepine – Hypnotic
💤 Main use: Severe, short-term insomnia

🔍 What is Halcion® 0.25 mg?

Halcion® is an oral hypnotic containing Triazolam, a short-acting benzodiazepine prescribed to treat insomnia in patients with difficulty falling asleep.

💢 Therapeutic Indications

✔️ Short-term or chronic insomnia
✔️ Trouble initiating sleep
✔️ Nighttime anxiety related to sleep disorders

⚙️ Mechanism of Action

🧠 Binds to GABA-A receptors in the brain
💤 Enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter
🛌 Promotes fast-onset, deep sleep by reducing brain activity

💊 Suggested Dosage

• Adults: 0.25 mg at bedtime

• ⏱️ Fast-acting: 15–30 minutes

• 📆 Maximum use: 7–10 days

• 👵 Elderly: begin with 0.125 mg to reduce adverse effects

⚠️ Common Side Effects

😴 Morning drowsiness
🧠 Anterograde amnesia
🌀 Dizziness
💢 Mood swings
🚶‍♂️ Sleepwalking (rare cases)

🚫 Warnings & Precautions

🚫 Not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding
🚫 Contraindicated in narrow-angle glaucoma
🍷 Alcohol strictly prohibited
💊 Avoid combining with other sedatives or depressants
🧠 Gradual tapering recommended to avoid withdrawal symptoms

🔐 Special Warnings

⚠️ May cause physical or psychological dependence
🧠 Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors
🚗 Avoid driving or heavy machinery the next day
📋 For use only under medical supervision

Triazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Triazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Triazolam is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep. Triazolam may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the most important information I should know about Halcion (triazolam)? Triazolam may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking triazolam and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Take triazolam only when you are getting ready for several hours of sleep. You may fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine. Some people using this medicine have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, stop taking triazolam and talk with your doctor about another treatment for your sleep disorder. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to triazolam or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), or lorazepam (Ativan). This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Do not use triazolam if you are pregnant. Before taking triazolam, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, myasthenia gravis, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking triazolam. It can increase some of the side effects, and could possibly cause a fatal overdose. Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy. They can add to sleepiness caused by triazolam. Triazolam may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Triazolam should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.