Flurazepam

ATC: N05CD01
DDD: 30 mg po
ICD-10: G47

Dose: 15-30 mg, max 60 mg
First pass effect yields active metabolites
Half-life: 47 - 100 h (active metabolites)
Contra-indications: renal, hepatic and respiratory insufficiency; myasthenia gravis

Long half-life renders this benzodiazepine less suitable as a hypnotic

UK: CD4-1, Dalmane, not NHS
NL: non-proprietary

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