Update on Anxiolytics and Hypnotics

Authors

Lynn Osako, University of California, San Francisco
Mary Gutierrez, Chapman UniversityFollow
Michael Z. Wincor, University of Southern California

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1992

Abstract

Goal

The goal of this article is to educate pharmacists on the new er anxiolytic and hypnotic agents.

Objectives

After reading this article, the pharmacist shouid be able to:

• Discuss the advantages of the new hypnotics and anxiolytics over previous agents.

• Discuss possible adverse effects and drug interactions of the new hypnotics and anxiolytics.

• Recommend one of the newer agents as an alternative to more conventional therapy when appropriate.

Comments

This article was originally published in California Pharmacist in 1992.

Recommended Citation

Osako L, Gutierrez MA, Wincor M. Update on anxiolytics and hypnotics. Calif Pharmacist. 1992:32-37.

Copyright

California Pharmacists Association