TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Sedative-Hypnotic and Antianxiety Drugs A1 - Ciccone, Charles D. A1 - Bednarek, Melissa L. A1 - Miller, Kenneth L. PY - 2022 T2 - Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, 5e AB - Sedative-hypnotic and antianxiety drugs are among the most commonly used drugs worldwide. These agents exert a calming effect and help relax the patient.1 At higher doses, the same drug can produce drowsiness and initiate a relatively normal state of sleep (hypnosis). At still higher doses, some sedative-hypnotics (especially barbiturates) will eventually bring on a state of general anesthesia. Because of their general central nervous system (CNS)–depressant effects, some sedative-hypnotic drugs are also used for other functions, such as treating epilepsy or producing muscle relaxation. SN - PB - F. A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/05 UR - fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1188528112 ER -