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Chemical structure of the prototypical Z-drug zolpidem. Nonbenzodiazepines (/ ˌ n ɒ n ˌ b ɛ n z oʊ d aɪ ˈ æ z ɪ p iː n,-ˈ eɪ-/ [1] [2]), sometimes referred to colloquially as Z-drugs (as many of their names begin with the letter "z"), are a class of psychoactive, depressant, sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic drugs that are benzodiazepine-like in uses, such as for treating insomnia [3 ...
Zolpidem tartrate, a common but potent sedative–hypnotic drug.Used for severe insomnia. Hypnotic (from Greek Hypnos, sleep [1]), or soporific drugs, commonly known as sleeping pills, are a class of (and umbrella term for) psychoactive drugs whose primary function is to induce sleep [2] (or surgical anesthesia [note 1]) and to treat insomnia (sleeplessness).
Sedatives and hypnotics should be avoided in people with dementia, [24] according to the medication appropriateness tool for co‐morbid health conditions in dementia criteria. [25] The use of these medications can further impede cognitive function for people with dementia, who are also more sensitive to side effects of medications. [citation ...
Zolpidem is a nonbenzodiazepine, or Z-drug, which acts as a sedative and hypnotic [11] [20] as a positive allosteric modulator at the GABA A receptor. It is an imidazopyridine and increases GABA effects in the central nervous system by binding to GABA A receptors at the same location as benzodiazepines. [11]
Mirtazapine is a very strong H 1 receptor antagonist and, as a result, it can cause powerful sedative and hypnotic effects. [11] A single 15 mg dose of mirtazapine to healthy volunteers has been found to result in over 80% occupancy of the H 1 receptor and to induce intense sleepiness. [92]
Trazodone's potent α 1-adrenergic blockade may cause some side effects like orthostatic hypotension and sedation. [127] Conversely, along with 5-HT 2A and H 1 receptor antagonism, it may contribute to its efficacy as a hypnotic. Trazodone lacks any affinity for the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, so does not produce anticholinergic side ...
The drug has amnesic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, hypnotic, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. [4] Chlordiazepoxide was patented in 1958 and approved for medical use in 1960. [5] It was the first benzodiazepine to be synthesized and the discovery of chlordiazepoxide was by pure chance. [6]
In contrast to most other antipsychotic drugs, which tend to be somewhat aversive and often show problems with patient compliance with prescribed medication regimes, quetiapine is sometimes associated with drug misuse and abuse potential, for its hypnotic and sedative effects. It has a limited potential for misuse, usually only in individuals ...