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Hypnotics: Definition, classification, mechanism and side effects

Hypnotics are a class of drugs that induce sleep or promote the maintenance of sleep. They are used to treat various sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep onset difficulty, and sleep maintenance insomnia. Hypnotics act on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce sedation, reduce arousal, and promote relaxation, facilitating the transition from wakefulness to sleep […]