Insomnia (Hypnotics) Flashcards
1
Q
Short Term Use
A
Benzodiazepines:
• Lorazepam
• Temazepam
2
Q
Long Term Use
A
- 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