Miscellaneous Anxiolytics Sedatives and Hypnotics
- Name
- Miscellaneous Anxiolytics Sedatives and Hypnotics
- Accession Number
- DBCAT003678
- Description
Not Available
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Buspirone An anxiolytic agent used for short-term treatment of generalized anxiety and second-line treatment of depression. Chloral hydrate A mild hypnotic used for experimental purposes that was previously used for the treatment of insomnia. Dexmedetomidine An alpha-2 agonist used for sedation during various procedures. Droperidol A butyrophenone derivative and dopamine antagonist used to prevent and treat postoperative nausea and vomiting. Eszopiclone A sedative-hypnotic used in the treatment of insomnia, improving both the latency phase and the maintenance phase of sleep. Hydroxyzine An antihistamine used to treat anxiety and tension associated with psychoneuroses, as well as allergic conditions such as pruritus and chronic urticaria. Promethazine A first-generation antihistamine used for the treatment of allergic conditions, nausea and vomiting, and motion sickness. Suvorexant A orexin receptor antagonist used to treat insomnia that is characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance. Valerian A plant used in some non-prescription natural health products. 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. - Drugs & Drug Targets