Precursor to metabolite: Temazepam to Oxazepam

Temazepam is converted to Oxazepam by UGT.

Temazepam mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Temazepam — mascot

Oxazepam mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Oxazepam — mascot

The pair

Temazepam — Intermediate benzodiazepine used mainly as a hypnotic.
Oxazepam — Short-acting benzodiazepine cleared by glucuronidation; favored in liver disease.

Temazepam · Oxazepam · Open Temazepam in the interactive console ↗