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temazepam and Altitude Hypoxia

temazepam has been researched along with Altitude Hypoxia in 3 studies

Temazepam: A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent.

Altitude Hypoxia: Low ambient oxygen tension associated with ALTITUDE.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Other agents commonly used at sea-level such as eszopiclone and diphenhydramine have not been studied at high altitude but are likely safe to use given their mechanism of action and known side effects."2.44Which medications are safe and effective for improving sleep at high altitude? ( Luks, AM, 2008)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Luks, AM1
Nickol, AH1
Leverment, J1
Richards, P1
Seal, P1
Harris, GA1
Cleland, J1
Dubowitz, G1
Collier, DJ1
Milledge, J1
Stradling, JR1
Morrell, MJ1
Nicholson, AN1
Smith, PA1
Stone, BM1
Bradwell, AR1
Coote, JH1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Treatment of High-altitude Sleep Disturbance: A Double-blind Comparison of Temazepam Versus Acetazolamide.[NCT01519544]34 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-03-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for temazepam and Altitude Hypoxia

ArticleYear
Which medications are safe and effective for improving sleep at high altitude?
    High altitude medicine & biology, 2008,Fall, Volume: 9, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetamides; Acetazolamide; Altitude Sickness; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Azabicyclo Compounds; Benzodiazep

2008

Trials

2 trials available for temazepam and Altitude Hypoxia

ArticleYear
Temazepam at high altitude reduces periodic breathing without impairing next-day performance: a randomized cross-over double-blind study.
    Journal of sleep research, 2006, Volume: 15, Issue:4

    Topics: Altitude Sickness; Attention; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedativ

2006
Altitude insomnia: studies during an expedition to the Himalayas.
    Sleep, 1988, Volume: 11, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Adult; Altitude Sickness; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Elec

1988