Sedative and hypnotic drugs

Sedative and hypnotic drugs

Sedatives reduce anxiety, tension, or excitement. Some degree ofdrowsiness commonly accompanies sedative use.

You’re getting very sleepy…

When given in large doses, sedatives are considered hypnotics, which induce a state resembling natural sleep. The three main classes of synthetic drugs used as sedatives and hypnotics are:

·                 benzodiazepines

·                 barbiturates

·                 nonbenzodiazepine-nonbarbiturate drugs.

And if that doesn’t put you to sleep…

Other sedatives may include sedating antidepressants, such as tra-zodone, and over-the-counter sleep aids.