• Others include Zolpidem, Zaleplon. (reliablerxpharmacy.com)
  • The pharmaceuticals zaleplon, zolpidem, and zopiclone are referred to as "Z drugs. (elitehomedetox.com)
  • NICE guidance on zaleplon, zolpidem and zopiclone (the so called 'Z drugs') also recommends that when, after due consideration of the use of non-pharmacological measures, hypnotic drug therapy is considered appropriate for the management of severe insomnia interfering with normal daily life, hypnotics should be prescribed for short periods of time only, in strict accordance with their licensed indications. (centreformedicinesoptimisation.co.uk)
  • Studies have generally not reported which specific hypnotics were used, or included sufficient data on newer short-acting benzodiazepines such as zolpidem and zaleplon. (centreformedicinesoptimisation.co.uk)
  • Long-acting benzodiazepines - Dalmane® (flurazepam), Doral® (quazepam), Valium® (diazepam), Librium® (chlordiazepoxide - are not appropriate for use in older persons, because they cause prolonged sedation, confusion, and increased risk for falls. (medsandaging.com)
  • Comparative efficacy of zolpidem and temazepam in transient insomnia. (thoracic.org)
  • Flurazepam is frequently chosen as a short-term treatment of insomnia. (medscape.com)
  • Meuleman JR, Nelson RC, Clark RL Jr. Evaluation of temazepam and diphenhydramine as hypnotics in a nursing-home population. (bmj.com)
  • Zolpidem binds at a benzodiazepine receptor subtype (omega I). This receptor is found more in the central nervous system (CNS) than in the peripheral nervous system, which helps to account for the drug's hypnotic effect without significant muscle-relaxant properties. (medscape.com)
  • Fairweather DB, Kerr JS, Hindmarch I. The effects of acute and repeated doses of zolpidem on subjective sleep, psychomotor performance and cognitive function in elderly volunteers. (bmj.com)
  • Because temazepam has no active metabolite, cognitive impairment and grogginess the following day are reduced. (medscape.com)
  • Zolpidem (zolpidem extended release-Ambien CR)- Good for people who have problems falling asleep faster. (fwpharm.com)
  • Mamelak M, Csima A, Buck L, Price V. A comparative study on the effects of brotizolam and flurazepam on sleep and performance in the elderly. (bmj.com)
  • Temazepam enhances the inhibitory effects of the GABA neurotransmitter on neuronal excitability that results by increased neuronal permeability to chloride ions. (medscape.com)
  • Zolpidem is rapidly absorbed, with a fast onset of action (20-30 min), and thus is a good drug for sleep induction. (medscape.com)
  • apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of flurazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. (medscape.com)
  • enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of flurazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. (medscape.com)