How zolpidem works Zolpidem is an active ingredient from the group of so-called “Z-drugs” (see initial letter). Drugs from this group have a sleep-promoting and calming (sedative) effect. The nerve cells are in contact with each other via certain interfaces, the synapses. Here they communicate with each other via activating or inhibiting messenger substances: If … Zolpidem: Effects, Uses, Side Effects
This active ingredient is in Lasea The Lasea effect is based on the essential oil of lavender. This has an anxiety-relieving, calming, antispasmodic and antidepressant effect. Lasea lavender restores balance to a misdirected release of neurotransmitters. When is Lasea used? The Lasea medication is used for restlessness and anxious moods. It is also suitable for … Lasea for sleep disorders
What effect do hops have? The essential active substances in hops are considered to be the bitter substances humulone and lupulone. They are produced in the glandular scales of hop cones and have sleep-inducing and sedative properties. Other important constituents of hop cones are flavonoids (secondary plant compounds), tannins and small amounts of essential oil. … Hops for Sleep Disorders
How zopiclone works Zopiclone is a drug from the group of so-called Z-substances. It has a sedative (calming) and sleep-inducing effect. The human nervous system has various messenger substances (neurotransmitters) that can have an activating or inhibiting effect. Normally, they are present in a balanced equilibrium and enable the change between waking and sleeping states. … Zopiclone: Effects, Applications, Side Effects
How temazepam works Temazepam has a calming and relaxing effect, relieves anxiety and makes it easier to fall asleep. The effects are based on the fact that temazepam increases the effect of the body’s own messenger GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). To this end, it binds to those docking sites of nerve cells in the brain to … Temazepam: Effects, Applications
Products Temazepam is commercially available in capsule form (Normison). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. Structure and properties Temazepam (C16H13ClN2O2, Mr = 300.7 g/mol) is a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is present in drugs as a racemate (hydroxyl group). Temazepam belongs to the 5-aryl-1,4-benzodiazepines. Effects Temazepam … Temazepam
Products Dronabinol is an anesthetic. The Federal Office of Public Health may grant an exemption for limited medical use. Pharmacies can make dronabinol preparations themselves as an extemporaneous prescription or have them made by contract manufacturing. There are two provisions in the new formulary: Oily dronabinol drops 2.5% (NRF 22.8). Dronabinol capsules 2.5 mg, 5 … Dronabinol
Products Trazodone is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and sustained-release tablets (Trittico, Trittico retard, Trittico Uno). The active ingredient was developed at Angelini in Italy in 1966 and has been approved in many countries since 1985. Auto-generics and generics are registered. Generic versions of the 100 mg film-coated tablets first went on … Trazodone
Products Almorexant is not commercially available. Clinical development was discontinued by Actelion and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in 2011 due to adverse effects. Structure and properties Almorexant (C29H31F3N2O3, Mr = 512.6 g/mol) is a tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative. It is structurally related to the opioid methopholine. Effects Almorexant has sleep-inducing properties. It is a selective and dual antagonist at … Almorexant
Products Pentobarbital is no longer commercially available as a finished drug for human use in many countries. Legally, it belongs to narcotics (schedule b) and is available only by prescription. Pharmacies can order the powder from specialized suppliers. Structure and properties Pentobarbital (C11H18N2O3, Mr = 226.3 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as … Pentobarbital
Products Secobarbital is commercially available in the United States in capsule form (Seconal). In many countries, drugs containing secobarbital are currently no longer available. Structure and properties Secobarbital is present in the drug in the form of the sodium salt secobarbital sodium, a white, odorless, bitter powder that is very soluble in water. Secobarbital is … Secobarbital
Background Opioids have been used as painkillers for thousands of years. Initially in the form of opium, the dried milky sap of the opium poppy L. (Papaveraceae). In the early 19th century, the pure opium alkaloid morphine was isolated for the first time and later administered with the newly invented hypodermic needle. In the 20th … Opioids: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses