Insomnia
Guide to Modern Therapy
Will be published approx. on 31. December 2050
Book
Hardback
300 pages
978-0-8493-4195-3 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring current treatment regimens and emerging pharmaceuticals, this reference provides an expert overview of this common medical condition with contributions from acknowledged authorities in sleep medicine. Spanning the wide array of treatment options available, from over-the-counter and herbal drugs to cognitive-behavioral therapy and sedative-hypnotic medications, this guide will provide quick-access to key information required by clinicians as they care for patients suffering from insomnia.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-4195-3 (9780849341953)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
CONSIDERATIONS IN THE TREATMENT OF INSOMNIA. Introduction: Insomnia is Not an Overnight Success. The Treatment of Insomnia: A Historical Perspective. Psychological Understanding of Insomnia and Behavioral Approaches to Treatment. The Biological Foundation of Insomnia and the Role of Neurotransmitters. PHARMACOLOGY OF SLEEP WITH THE NEWER DRUGS AND NON-PRESCRIPTION AGENTS. The Pharmacology of the Partial Benzodiazepine Agonists and Sleep: Zolpidem, Zaleplon, and Indiplon. Eszopiclone: Pharmacology and Effect on Sleep. REmeleton and Melatonin: Pharmacology and Effect on Sleep. Herbal and OTC Treatments of Sleep. Future Directions in the Treatment of Insomnia