Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs Classification

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the classification and specific types of sedative-hypnotic drugs, including various benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepines, and barbiturates.

Benzodiazepines (Hypnotic)

A group of benzodiazepines used as hypnotics that includes Diazepam, Flurazepam, Nitrazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam, and Triazolam.

Benzodiazepines (Antianxiety)

A group of benzodiazepines used for anxiety relief, including Diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Oxazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Clobazam, and Etizolam.

Non-benzodiazepines

Hypnotic medications that do not have a benzodiazepine structure, specifically Zopiclone, Eszopiclone, Zolpidem, and Zaleplon.

Other hypnotics

A category of hypnotic drugs that includes Triclophos, Melatonin, Ramelteon, and Suvorexant.

Long acting Barbiturates

A category of barbiturates with a long duration of action, exemplified by Phenobarbitone.

Short acting Barbiturates

Barbiturate drugs characterized by a short duration of action, including Butobarbitone and Pentobarbitone.

Ultra-short acting Barbiturates

Barbiturates with an extremely brief duration of action, specifically Thiopentone and Methohexitone.