4 Central nervous system

Prescribing Notes:

Before a hypnotic is prescribed, the cause of the insomnia should be established and underlying factors should be addressed and non-drug management, such as sleep hygiene considered. If a hypnotic is essential, it should be prescribed at the lowest effective dose as a short course (preferably one week) and the choice of agent based on the patient’s medication and medical history and evaluation of the consequences of supplying a potential drug of abuse.

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Prescribing Notes:

Before a hypnotic is prescribed, the cause of the insomnia should be established and underlying factors should be addressed and non-drug management, such as sleep hygiene considered. If a hypnotic is essential, it should be prescribed at the lowest effective dose as a short course (preferably one week) and the choice of agent based on the patient’s medication and medical history and evaluation of the consequences of supplying a potential drug of abuse.

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/3141.htm

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/3171.htm

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/3142.htm

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/3155.htm

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/3163.htm

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/3171.htm

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/3177.htm

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/3189.htm

Restrictions: Retsricted to specialist initiation only.

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Restrictions: Restricted to specialist initiation only.

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/3192.htm

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