sedative and hypnotics drugs

Sediative and Hypnotics

Sediative are antianxiety drug or anxiolytics

Classification 

1. Benzodiazepines

a. Long-acting (24-48 hrs)

Diazepam

Clonazepam

Clobazam

b. Short-acting (12-24 hrs)

Oxazepam

Nitrazepam

Alprazolam

c. Ultra short acting (less than 6 hrs)

Midazolam

Triazolam

2. Newer agents

a. Melatonin

Ramelteon

b. Z-hypnotics (Z- drug)

Zolpidem

Zopiclone

Zeleplon

c. Barbiturates

Phenobarbital

Mephobarbital

Hexobarbital