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hypnotic drugs, drugs that induce sleep, sometimes called soporifics. In general, hypnotics are central nervous system depressants depressant, any one of various substances that diminish functional activity, usually by depressing the nervous system . Barbiturates , sedatives , alcohol, and meprobamate are all depressants. Depressants have various modes of action and effects. ..... Click the link for more information. . Alcohol, laudanum (see opium opium, substance derived by collecting and drying the milky juice in the unripe seed pods of the opium poppy , Papaver somniferum. Opium varies in color from yellow to dark brown and has a characteristic odor and a bitter taste. ..... Click the link for more information. ), bromide salts, and herbs such as valerian have been used as hypnotics. Barbiturates barbiturate (bärbĭch`ərāt'), any one of a group of drugs that act as depressants on the central nervous system . ..... Click the link for more information. and benzodiazepines benzodiazepine (bĕn'zōdīăz`əpēn') ..... Click the link for more information. are frequently prescribed hypnotics. Smaller doses of these same drugs may be used as sedatives sedative, any of a variety of drugs that relieve anxiety. Most sedatives act as mild depressants of the nervous system, lessening general nervous activity or reducing the irritability or activity of a specific organ. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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However, the report identifies three growing segments, namely, smoking-cessation aids, sedative hypnotic drugs, and periodontal disease drugs. In addition to the novel drug Rozerem (ramelteon), the Food and Drug Administration approved the hypnotic drugs Lunesta (eszopiclone) and a new, slow-release formulation of zolpidem called Ambien CR. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hypnotic drugs, and antidepressants were discontinued for at least three weeks before the trial period. |
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