Benzodiazepines and hypnotics

S. Varma

doi:10.1016/j.mpmed.2012.09.016

Benzodiazepines and hypnotics

S. Varma

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Benzodiazepines and so-called ‘Z’ drugs are used as hypnotics. Their mode of action is to enhance the activity of central γ-aminobutyric acid. Adverse effects include anterograde amnesia and paradoxical reactions. Tolerance, dependence and withdrawal symptoms can develop, which may be minimized by intermittent dosing. Concurrent administration with central nervous system (CNS) depressants is not recommended as this produces additive CNS effects. Melatonin is also used as a hypnotic.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	688-690
Number of pages	3
Journal	Medicine (United Kingdom)
Volume	40
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mpmed.2012.09.016
Publication status	Published - Dec 2012

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