Diseases
hypnotic
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Overview
The term hypnotics is used to describe drugs that induce or prolong sleep in patients with sleep disorders (insomnia) and are intended to improve the overall quality of sleep.
Symptoms
- indication not a disease
Causes
- indication not a disease
Risk factors
- indication not a disease
Diagnosis
- indication not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hypnotic?
The term hypnotics is used to describe drugs that induce or prolong sleep in patients with sleep disorders (insomnia) and are intended to improve the overall quality of sleep.
What are the symptoms of hypnotic?
indication not a disease
What causes hypnotic?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for hypnotic?
amobarbital, phenobarbitone, secobarbital
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