PHARMACOLOGY OF HYPNOTIC DRUGS (LITERATURE REVIEW)

Abstract

Hypnotic drugs - sleep-inducing drugs; When injected into the body, it creates a state similar to natural sleep. The effect of sleeping pills is based on the inhibitory effect on various parts of the central nervous system. A small dose of sleeping pills calms a person down. Hypnotic drugs include derivatives of barbituric acid or barbiturates and substances with different chemical structures. Sedatives also help to normalize sleep, reduce excitement, eliminate tension and restlessness, and induce sleep. Sleeping pills are used in various sleep disorders. Sleeping pills are divided into long-acting and medium-acting drugs according to the speed of inducing sleep and the duration of sleep. The doctor should take these features into account when choosing a drug for the treatment of various sleep disorders. Most sleeping pills are powerful drugs. They should be taken only with the permission of the doctor, otherwise the person will get used to these drugs.