Sleep Disorders in Elderly / Ageing and Sleep
Sleep is a barometer of good health in the elderly. Sleep problems in the elderly are controlled by various external and internal factors.
Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Ageing and Sleep
Dexmedetomidine
Dexmedetomidine is a sedative, prescribed for intensive care unit sedation and procedural sedation.
Trade Names :
Dexem (100 mcg) (2 ml) | Dexem (100 mcg) (1 ml) | Dexem (100 mcg) | Dextomid (200 mcg)
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Flurazepam
Flurazepam is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for sleep disorder.
Trade Names :
Fluraz | Nindral (10 mg) | Nindral (15 mg) | Nindral (5 mg) | Zomnia
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Pitolisant
Pitolisant is prescribed for treating excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in adults with narcolepsy.
Solriamfetol
Solriamfetol is indicated to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive daytime sleepiness that is associated with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).