Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives
- Name
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics and sedatives
- Accession Number
- DBCAT003883
- Description
Benzodiazepines can be useful for short-term treatment of insomnia. Their use beyond 2 to 4 weeks is not recommended due to the risk of dependence. It is preferred that benzodiazepines be taken intermittently and at the lowest effective dose. They improve sleep-related problems by shortening the time spent in bed before falling asleep, prolonging the sleep time, and, in general, reducing wakefulness. Their mechanism of action is primarily at GABAA receptors.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Bromazepam A short-acting benzodiazepine with intermediate onset commonly used to treat panic disorders and severe anxiety. Brotizolam A benzodiazepine analogue with sedative-hypnotic properties used for short-term treatment of severe or debilitating insomnia. Cinolazepam A benzodiazepine used to manage severe and debilitating forms of sleep disorders of various origins in adults. Estazolam A benzodiazepine used for the short-term management of insomnia. Etizolam A thienodiazepine derivative used to treat anxiety and insomnia. Flunitrazepam A benzodiazepine used to manage anxiety disorders and insomnia. Loprazolam Loprazolam is an imidazobenzodiazepine with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia including difficulty in falling asleep and/or frequent... Lorazepam A short-acting benzodiazepine commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, and seizures. Midazolam A short-acting benzodiazepine with rapid onset that is commonly used in seizures, anesthesia and anxiety disorders. Nitrazepam A long-acting benzodiazepine with intermediate onset commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Quazepam A long-acting benzodiazepine used to manage insomnia. Temazepam A short-acting benzodiazepine commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, and insomnia. Triazolam A benzodiazepine used for short term treatment of insomnia. Eszopiclone A sedative-hypnotic used in the treatment of insomnia, improving both the latency phase and the maintenance phase of sleep. Zaleplon A sedative used for short term treatment of insomnia in adults. Zolpidem A sedative hypnotic used for the short-term treatment of insomnia to improve sleep latency. Zopiclone A nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic used for the short-term management of insomnia. Diazepam A long-acting benzodiazepine with rapid onset commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Oxazepam An intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with slow onset commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, alcohol withdrawals, and insomnia. Medazepam A long-acting benzodiazepine used for its sedative and anxiolytic properties. Remimazolam An ultra short-acting benzodiazepine used for the induction and maintenence of procedural sedation during short procedures. - Drugs & Drug Targets