Indications
Slipam is indicated for insomnia, which is characterised by difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking during the night, or waking too early in the morning. It is also indicated for recurring insomnia or poor sleeping habits, and in acute or chronic medical situations where restful sleep is needed.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Flurazepam, a benzodiazepine derivative, is a hypnotic that does not appear to shorten dream time as measured by rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. It also reduces the time it takes to fall asleep and the number of times a person wakes up during the night, so total sleep time increases. Flurazepam attaches to an allosteric site on GABA-A receptors. This binding strengthens the effect of GABA on these receptors by opening the chloride channel within the receptor, which allows chloride to flow in and causes hyperpolarization.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy category C. Flurazepam should not be used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid taking it.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.