temazepam
/təˈmæzəpæm/
noun
- A sedative medication used to treat insomnia and anxiety, belonging to the benzodiazepine class.
- Temazepam is usually taken just before bedtime for short-term treatment of insomnia.
- He took temazepam only occasionally, as his doctor warned about dependency.
- The doctor prescribed temazepam to help her sleep during the stressful period.