Sedatives and Hypnotics—镇静剂和安眠药.ppt,Chapter 16 Sedatives and Hypnotics Graded dose-dependent depression of central nervous system function is a charicteristic of sedative-hypnotics. Classification of drugs Benzodiazepines are the most important s
The classification for the sedatives/hypnotics is a source of confusion for even dedicated pharmacologists. The method of classification probably arose as primarily an attempt to describe the subjective and behavioral effects produced by these drugs, that is, sedation and hypnosis....
Zopiclone and zolpidem are new nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics that are as effective as benzodiazepines but without the problems associated with the latter. They produce a more normal electroencephalogram sleep pattern and so would seem to approach to the ideal hypnosedative for the future. However, only ...
Using the Register of Medicinal Product Statistics, we identified all prescriptions for sedatives, hypnotics and antidepressants filled for children and adolescents in 2006-2012. Information on diagnoses was obtained from the Danish National Registry of Patients and allowed classification of p...
This chapter provides a brief review of classification, mechanism of action, pharmacological actions, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and uses of various drugs which are used as sedative and hypnotics. This chapter also highlights the drawbacks of the outdated sedative and hypnotics like barbiturates...
The distinct classification of these agents as sedatives, hypnotics, and anxiolytics is clouded since they have overlapping pharmacologie activities. For example, some agents, particularly certain benzodiazepines, can be used therapeutically either to treat the aforementioned conditions or achieve the ...