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Insomnia
Sleep is very important to balance our physical, intellectual and mental, the main function of sleep is to restore and recuparar brain function.
The length and depth of sleep varies from person to person on average is 7 hours but can vary from 4 a10 hours as the habits and age (sleep duration is longer in children and decreases with age).
The alternation of sleep-wake cycle resulting from the action of different substances linked to circadian rhythm (internal clock in our bodies over a 24 hour cycle). These substances include norepinephrine, acetylcholine and serotonin, the latter comes from the sleep hormone, melatonin, whose precursor is an essential amino acid (tryptophan) that are found in eggs, milk, meat and cereals our food. Under the influence of darkness, the pineal gland releases melatonin secretion and is greatest between 1am and 5 am.
There are two phases of sleep:
Slow sleep is divided into four states each deeper than the other, the last of these states called delta sleep is the threshold at which the individual is more difficult to awaken.
Called paradoxical sleep, the dreams that mark the end of each cycle. When he awoke after this step, the individual gurda a very vivid memory of the dream that just made. A normal night’s sleep comprises 4 a5 cycles.
For the NICE no differences in effectiveness between the drugs for insomnia
Hypnotics may be indicated, but only for short periods in severe form of insomnia, which alters the normal daily life.
The NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) believes that there are no clinical advantages employ a hypnotic class of drugs Z (zaleplon, zolpidem, zopiclone), or a short-acting benzodiazepine, and therefore should be prescribed the drug the lowest price. Read the rest of this entry »
Indiplon in the treatment of insomnia
Indiplon is a hypnotic-sedative non-benzodiazepine for short-term action.
It ‘an enhancer allosteric high affinity GABA-A.
It ‘been shown that Indiplon binds to specific binding sites for BZ1 or alpha1 receptor GABA-A, different from classical benzodiazepines.
A phase III study evaluated the efficacy and safety of Indiplon, formulation immediate release in 200 adult patients with primary insomnia chronic within 35 days. Read the rest of this entry »
Ramelteon for the treatment of insomnia
Ramelteon (Rozerem), a highly selective antagonist for melatonin receptors type 1 (MT1) and type 2 (MT2) is a hypnotic drug approved by FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the treatment of insomnia.
Twelve randomized controlled trials examined the efficacy and tolerability of Ramelteon. Read the rest of this entry »
Music Therapy for Insomnia
Rest in harmony
Music therapy may also register for insomnia beneficial effects, taking into account research in the United States faced. Smooth and unhurried melodies help us sleep like a baby in her crib.
It seems that over the years should not leave the lullabies to sleep, according to a study by the University of Louisville. In the aforementioned work, a group of people with insomnia was exposed to classical music when you start your break.
The results are striking: more than 20 cases, the participants in the research fell asleep faster, they did so for longer periods, or returned to sleep with greater agility after a night interruption.
For this purpose, the musical themes should be soft, melodic and slow. The research used for “Water Music” by GF Handel, “Canon in D” by Pachelbel and “Four Seasons” by Vivaldi.
However, other experts also recommend more pieces for insomnia: some fragments of “Night” by Chopin and “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun” by Debussy are some of those examples.