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Prosom (Estazolam) - Description

 


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PROSOM™
(estazolam tablets)
CS-IV

DESCRIPTION

ProSom (estazolam), a triazolobenzodiazepine derivative, is an oral hypnotic agent. Estazolam occurs as a fine, white, odorless powder that is soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water. The chemical name for estazolam is 8−chloro−6−phenyl−4H−s−triazolo[4,3-α] [1,4]benzodiazepine. The empirical formula is C16H11ClN4. The structural formula is represented as follows:

ProSom tablets are scored and contain either 1 mg or 2 mg of estazolam.

Inactive Ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose, povidone, stearic acid, and sodium starch glycolate.

In addition, the 2 mg tablets contain FD&C Red No. 40.

Page last updated: 2006-06-16

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