Sleeping Pills: Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Products Sleeping pills are most commonly taken in the form of tablets (“sleeping pills“). In addition, melting tablets, injectables, drops, teas and tinctures are also available, among others. The technical term hypnotics is derived from Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. Structure and properties Within the sleeping pills, groups can be identified which have a … Sleeping Pills: Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses

Z-Drugs

Products Z-drugs – they are also called Z-substances – are usually taken in the form of film-coated tablets. In addition, other dosage forms such as sustained-release tablets and effervescent tablets are commercially available. Zolpidem (Stilnox) was the first substance from this group to be approved in many countries in 1990. In the literature, alluding to … Z-Drugs

Zaleplon

Products Zaleplon was commercially available in capsule form (Sonata, 5 mg, 10 mg). It was approved in many countries in 1999. It was discontinued from distribution in April 2013. Structure and properties Zaleplon (C17H15N5O, Mr = 305.3 g/mol) is a pyrazolopyrimidine and exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is … Zaleplon

Flumazenil

Products Flumazenil is commercially available as a solution for injection (Anexate, generics). It was developed at Roche and has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Flumazenil (C15H14FN3O3, Mr = 303.3 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is very sparingly soluble in water. It has a comparable structure to other … Flumazenil