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What is it?
 Triazolam
also known as Halcion, is a sedative (benzodiazepines) hypnotic that can be
prescribed by Dr Zimmerman to reduce anxiety associated with dental
treatment.
How do you use it?
Simply fill the prescribed medication at your local pharmacy.
Take 1-2 pills approximately 1 hour before the appointment and you feel the
tranquil effect making yourself ready for Dr. Zimmerman to perform your
prescribed dental treatment. Remember you will need an adult to take you to
and from the dental office when taking this sedative.
Who is a candidate?
Healthy patients who consider themselves a dental coward. In
North American, it has been estimated that over 12 million Americans suffer
from dental anxiety. Dr. Z will assess your level and anxiety and
review your medical history to determine if oral medication is for you.
Triazolam anti-anxiety effect:
When ingested, the sedative travels to the brain to depress
the limbic and other areas of the brain associated with emotion and
behavior. It major effects is attributed to its interaction with the
neurotransmitter GABA receptor complex. Once the medication reaches the
therapeutic level, about 1 hour after swallowing, triazolam will increase
the level of GABA. GABA in turn will slow down the neuronal activity in the
brain causing us to feel nice and relaxed to cope with the prescribed dental
procedure. It is also noted that triazolam has amnesic effect, so patients
have the added benefit of having no memory of dental procedure performed.
 Safety of Triazolam:
Safety of an oral sedative is dependent of the ratio of the
L/D 50 dose and the concentration that provides sedation. This ratio is
considered great for the benzodiazepine drug, Triazolam. Hence, based on
research that for healthy patients, it has been estimated that lethal oral
dose
Could be impossible to administer orally. Dr. Zimmerman to
ensure safety for his patient, stays abreast on continuing education,
training in CPR, and has purchased pulse oximeter to carefully monitored
vital signs of the patient are stable.
Pulse oximeter:
Use to monitor blood pressure, pulse rate, and oxygen saturation of the
arterial blood with great accuracy during your dental visit.
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