Cosa vuol dire farmaci sedativi?

Gli ansiolitici e i sedativi sono farmaci con obbligo di prescrizione usati per alleviare l'ansia e/o favorire il sonno, ma il loro uso può causare dipendenza e un disturbo da uso di sostanze. L'utilizzo di farmaci prescrivibili per trattare l'ansia e provocare il sonno può causare dipendenza.

Quali farmaci vengono usati per la sedazione profonda?

I farmaci sedativi più usati per la sedazione terminale/palliativa sono le benzodiazepine, sfruttando i loro effetti ansiolitici, amnesici, anticonvulsivanti e per l'azione sedativa sinergica con gli oppiacei e gli antipsicotici.

What are sedatives used for?

Although various drugs that fall under the umbrella of “sedatives” will differ greatly, many share the ability to create a sense of calm and drowsiness. 1 This is why sedatives, depending on the specific medication being used, are often prescribed for anxiety, panic, and sleep disorders. 1

What happens when a sedative is misused?

When a sedative is misused, these effects can be very intense. Excessive use of sedatives can lead to significant toxicity and overdose. Overdose becomes an even more serious risk when the sedative is combined with alcohol, opioids, or other substances that exert similar effects. 8

Who are the representatives of the sedative group?

The representatives of this group are: Other sedatives include alcohol, opioid sedatives, anesthetics, carbinols, agonists of melatonin receptors and other medicines that also act as CNS depressants via different mechanisms. They usually have limited therapeutic use, and some of the representatives are: