Tag: Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Drugs

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Intermezzo, Zolpimist Sedative/Hypnotics;  Insomnia Description Non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnoticPrimarily used for insomnia due to difficulties with sleep initiation or sleep maintenance; certain products may be used for middle-of-the-night awakeningsAssociated with sleep-related behaviors and next-day psychomotor impairment; patients should be informed of these risks prior to treatment…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Sonata Sedative/Hypnotics;  Description Short-acting non-benzodiazepine hypnotic.More rapid onset than zolpidem; short half-life reduces “hangover” effects; does not cause early-AM awakening; anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, and myorelaxant effects more likely with higher doses.Used for treatment of insomnia. Indications Indicated for the short-term (generally 7 to 10 days) treatment of insomnia.…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Hetlioz Sedative/Hypnotics;  Melatonin Receptor Agonists Description Melatonin receptor agonistUsed for non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder and nighttime sleep disturbances in Smith-Magenis SyndromeMay take weeks or months for drug effect to occur in non-24 due to variable circadian rhythms Indications Indicated for the treatment of non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder. For the…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Rozerem Sedative/Hypnotics;  Melatonin Receptor Agonists Description Selective melatonin receptor agonistUsed for the treatment of transient or chronic sleep onset insomniaWatch for sleep-related behaviors or behavioral changes; use of alcohol or other CNS depressants may increase risks Indications Indicated for the treatment of chronic or transient insomnia characterized…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Lunesta Sedative/Hypnotics Description Short-acting non-benzodiazepine hypnotic.Rapid onset and relatively short half-life reduces ‘hangover’ effects; does not cause early-AM awakening.Used for treatment of insomnia. Indications Indicated for the treatment of insomnia. Contraindications Documented hypersensitivity Patients who have experienced complex sleep behaviors after receiving therapy Adverse Effects Headache (13-21%)…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Silenor, Prudoxin, Xepin, Zonalon Antidepressants, TCAs Topical Skin Products   Description Dibenzoxepin type tricyclic antidepressant; has substantial anticholinergic and sedative effects.Used in adults for the treatment of depression/anxiety; low-dose oral product used in adults with insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenanceTopical cream used only in adults; used…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Seconal Sedative/Hypnotics;  Barbiturates Description Short-acting oral barbiturate; used for preoperative anxiety or short-term sedation; rarely used for insomnia due to rapid development of tolerance. Indications Indicated for use in procedural sedation.For the short-term treatment of insomnia. Contraindications Barbiturate hypersensitivity Porphyria Liver disease Severe respiratory disease Renal impairment…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Luminal Anticonvulsants, Barbiturates Description Oral and parenteral anticonvulsant and sedative-hypnotic; longest acting barbiturate; effective in all seizure disorders except absence (petit mal); also used for neonatal withdrawal syndrome; close monitoring for emerging or worsening suicidal thoughts/behavior or depression is recommended. Indications Typically used after benzodiazepines and phenytoin…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Nembutal Sedative/Hypnotics;  Barbiturates Description Short-acting oral and parenteral barbiturate; for preoperative anxiety, sedation, refractory seizures, or to induce coma for increased intracranial pressure; rarely used for insomnia due to rapid development of tolerance; close monitoring for emerging or worsening suicidal thoughts/behavior or depression is recommended. Indications Indicated…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Amytal Sodium  Sedative/Hypnotics;  Barbiturates Description Amobarbital is an oral and IV barbiturate; longer acting than pentobarbital or secobarbital but shorter acting than phenobarbita. Used for insomnia, to relieve preoperative anxiety and produce sedation, and to control seizures. -schedule II controlled substance. Indications Indicated for preanesthesia or sedation…

Generic Only Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names;  Antianxiety Agents;  Anxiolytics, Nonbenzodiazepines Description Carbamate derivative; inhibitory effects in thalamus, limbic system; may inhibit multineural spinal reflexes Mild sedative, anticonvulsant, muscular relaxant effects Indications Indicated for the treatment of anxiety, Preoperative Sedation. Contraindications Hypersensitivity, allergy to related drugs (eg, carisoprodol) History of porphyria Adverse Effects…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; BuSpar, Buspirex, Bustab, LinBuspirone Antianxiety Agents;  Anxiolytics, Nonbenzodiazepines Description Oral anxiolytic pharmacologically distinct from other anxiolyticsUsed for adults with generalized anxiety disorder; efficacy in pediatric patients is uncertainNot effective for the acute relief of anxiety due to a delayed onset of effect Indications Indicated for the treatment of…