Hypnotics definition

The definition of desired therapeutic and side effects in the case of the benzodiazepines very much depends on the clinical problem in question. The sedative and hypnotic actions are desired effects in the treatment of insomnia, but undesired effects in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Effects that are usually undesired include daytime drowsiness, potentiation of the sedative effects of ethanol, and anterograde amnesia. They are mediated via the benzodiazepine site of GABAa receptors, since they can be antagonized with flumazenil. 

By definition, all of the sedative-hypnotics will induce sleep if high enough doses are given. The effects of sedative-hypnotics on the stages of sleep depend on several factors, including the specific... 

Studies in the elderly have been carefully reviewed by Soldatos and his colleagues [27]. Some deterioration in the soundness of sleep has been detected but the amount of rebound insomnia following zopiclone discontinuation is relatively weak. Although one would certainly expect rebound in a hypnotic with a half-life of around 5 h, the frequency and severity of such rebound seems definitely less than those observed with comparative benzodiazepines such as triazolam and temazepam [28],... 

The mosquito hallucination, the sweet and sour taste effect, and the hallucinated voice are examples of hypnotic suggestions drastically altering the perception of the world, substituting a definite sensation for an... 

When you reach a depth of 20 or greater you feel very definitely hypnotized, and you can experience great changes in your feeling of your body, such as your hand getting numb if I... 

Definition C B plus deaths caused by the use of barbiturates, benzodiazepines, other sedatives and hypnotics. 

Dier and sudden unforeseen emotional crisis invariably create such clinical situations that exceptionally demand the essential use of sedatives and hypnotics. A plethora of insomnia (sleeplessness) inadvertently caused due to short-term situational stress is usually regarded as the most suitable and ideal circmnstantial condition(s) which necessiates drug-treatment not only to facilitate but also to augment sleep. After a vigorous and intensive research the introduction of rather newer yet safer and definitely more efficacious sedative and hypnotic drug has always been greeted with great fervour and optimism. 

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