Insomnia (Hypnotics) Flashcards

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Short Term Use

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Benzodiazepines:
• Lorazepam
• Temazepam

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Long Term Use

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  • Zolpidem (extended release).
  • Eszopiclone (z-drugs).

Targets of Z-Drugs: alpha subunits of GABAA receptors
• Alpha 1: hypnotic role (Zaleplon/zolpidem).
• Alpha 3: anxiolytic effects

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