Precursor to metabolite: Diazepam to Temazepam
Diazepam is converted to Temazepam by CYP3A4.
Visual mnemonic: Diazepam mascot
Visual mnemonic: Temazepam mascot
The pair
- Diazepam — Rapid-onset, long-acting benzodiazepine for seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle spasm.
- Temazepam — Intermediate benzodiazepine used mainly as a hypnotic.
Anything that inhibits or induces CYP3A4 shifts the balance between Diazepam and Temazepam.
Diazepam · Temazepam · Open Diazepam in the interactive console ↗