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Medications and their Effects on Sleep and Wake, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, E-Book

Medications and their Effects on Sleep and Wake, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics, E-Book

Johan Verbraecken | Jan Hedner

(2018)

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Abstract

This issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics focuses on Medications and their Effects on Sleep and Wake, with topics including: Sleep-wake neurochemistry; Effect of sleep and circadian rhythm on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; Drugs used in insomnia and non restorative sleep; Drug-induced exessive sleepiness; Drug-induced insomnia; Drug-induced sleep disordered breathing and ventilatory impairment; Drug-induced parasomnias and movement disorders; Abuse and dependency on sleep and waking; Sleep-related drug therapy in special conditions: children; Sleep-related drug therapy in special conditions: pregnancy; Sleep-related drug therapy in special conditions: the elderly; Medicolegal and social consequences of sleep disorders; and Tapering sleep-related drug therapy.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Medications and Their\rEffects on Sleep and Wake\r i
Copyright ii
CME Accreditation Page iii
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE iii
TARGET AUDIENCE iii
LEARNING OBJECTIVES iii
ACCREDITATION iii
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST iii
UNAPPROVED/OFF-LABEL USE DISCLOSURE iii
TO ENROLL iv
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION iv
CME INQUIRIES/SPECIAL NEEDS iv
SLEEP MEDICINE CLINICS v
FORTHCOMING ISSUES v
September 2018 v
December 2018 v
March 2019 v
RECENT ISSUES v
March 2018 v
December 2017 v
September 2017 v
Contributors vii
CONSULTING EDITOR vii
EDITORS vii
AUTHORS vii
Contents xi
Preface: Medications and Their Effects on Sleep and Wake xi
Sleep-Wake Neurochemistry xi
Drug-Induced Insomnia and Excessive Sleepiness xi
Drug-Induced Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Ventilatory Impairment xi
Prescription Drugs Used in Insomnia xi
Drugs Used in Narcolepsy and Other Hypersomnias xii
Drugs Used in Parasomnia xii
Drug Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea xii
Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome xii
Drugs Used in Circadian Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disturbances xiii
Pharmacologic Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Pregnancy xiii
Sleep-Related Drug Therapy in Special Conditions: Children xiii
Hypnotic Discontinuation in Chronic Insomnia xiii
Effects of Chronic Opioid Use on Sleep and Wake xiii
Preface:\rMedications and Their Effects on Sleep and Wake xv
Sleep-Wake Neurochemistry 137
Key points 137
INTRODUCTION 137
THE NEUROCHEMICAL UNDERPINNINGS OF WAKEFULNESS 138
Acetylcholine 138
Monoamines 139
Norepinephrine 139
Serotonin 140
Histamine 140
Dopamine 140
Neuropeptides 141
Hypocretin 141
THE NEUROCHEMICAL UNDERPINNINGS OF SLEEP 141
Neuropeptides: Melanin-Concentrating Hormone 141
Adenosine 141
γ-Amino-butyric Acid 142
Melatonin 142
SYNOPSIS AND PERSPECTIVES 143
REFERENCES 143
Drug-Induced Insomnia and Excessive Sleepiness 147
Key points 147
INTRODUCTION 147
ANTIDEPRESSANTS 149
Monoamine Reuptake Inhibitors 149
Tricyclic antidepressants 149
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 149
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 150
Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor 150
Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor 150
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors 150
5-HT2 Antagonists 150
ANTIPSYCHOTICS 150
First-Generation Antipsychotics 151
Second-Generation Antipsychotics 151
ANTIEPILEPTICS 151
Antiepileptic Drugs in the Treatment of Epilepsy 151
Antiepileptic Drugs in the Treatment of Other Disorders 152
ANTIPARKINSON DRUGS 152
ANALGESICS 153
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs 153
Opioids 153
Triptans 154
H1 ANTIHISTAMINES 154
CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS 154
β-Adrenergic Blocking Agents 154
α1 Antagonists 154
α2-Adrenergic Agonists 155
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 155
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers 155
Loop Diuretics 155
Statins 155
CORTICOSTEROIDS 155
THEOPHYLLINE 155
DISCUSSION 156
REFERENCES 156
Drug-Induced Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Ventilatory Impairment 161
Key points 161
INTRODUCTION 161
OPIATES 162
BENZODIAZEPINE RECEPTOR AGONISTS 165
ANABOLIC STEROIDS 165
GROWTH HORMONE 165
BACLOFEN 166
PHOSPHODIESTERASE INHIBITORS 166
SODIUM OXYBATE 166
Management of Drug-Induced Respiratory Impairment During Sleep 166
SUMMARY 166
REFERENCES 167
Prescription Drugs Used in Insomnia 169
Key points 169
INTRODUCTION 169
BENZODIAZEPINES 170
Neuropharmacology 170
Pharmacologic Properties 170
Clinical Effects 170
Medical Prescription 173
NONBENZODIAZEPINE RECEPTOR AGONISTS 173
Neuropharmacology 173
Pharmacologic Properties 173
Clinical Effects 174
Medical Prescription 174
OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS 174
Neuropharmacology 174
Pharmacologic Properties 174
Clinical Effects 175
Medical Prescription 175
MELATONIN AND MELATONIN RECEPTOR AGONISTS 175
Neuropharmacology 175
Pharmacologic Properties 175
Clinical Effects 176
Medical Prescription 176
SEDATING ANTIDEPRESSANTS 176
Neuropharmacology 176
Pharmacologic Properties 176
Clinical Effects 177
Medical Prescription 177
ANTIPSYCHOTICS 178
Neuropharmacology 178
Pharmacologic Properties 178
Clinical Effects 178
Medical Prescription 178
SUMMARY 178
REFERENCES 179
Drugs Used in Narcolepsy and Other Hypersomnias 183
Key points 183
INTRODUCTION 183
THE COMPLAINTS TO BE TREATED 183
COMORBIDITY 184
BURDEN 184
EPIDEMIOLOGY 184
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TREATMENTS 184
TREATMENT GOALS 184
Behavioral Modification 184
Pharmacological Therapy 185
What should be kept in mind when making a choice for a certain drug or combinations of drugs in an individual patient, and ... 185
Treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness 185
Treatment of cataplexy 186
Treatment of disturbed nocturnal sleep 187
Treatment in children 187
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF PHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT 187
FUTURE PHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENTS 187
Idiopathic Hypersomnia 187
Narcolepsy 187
SUMMARY 188
REFERENCES 188
Drugs Used in Parasomnia 191
Key points 191
INTRODUCTION 191
NON RAPID EYE MOVEMENT PARASOMNIAS 191
Disorder of Arousal from Non Rapid Eye Movement Sleep 191
Nonpharmacologic treatment 192
Pharmacologic treatment 192
Benzodiazepines 192
Antidepressant drugs 193
Other drugs 193
SLEEP-RELATED EATING DISORDER 194
RAPID EYE MOVEMENT PARASOMNIAS 194
Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder 194
Clonazepam 195
Melatonin 195
Melatonergic agents 195
Dopamine agonists 195
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors 196
Cannabidiol 196
Miscellaneous 196
Nightmare Disorder 196
Prazosin 196
Cannabinoids 196
RECURRENT ISOLATED SLEEP PARALYSIS 196
OTHER PARASOMNIAS 197
Exploding Head Syndrome 197
Sleep-Related Hallucinations 197
Sleep Enuresis 197
REFERENCES 198
Drug Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea 203
Key points 203
GENERAL ASPECTS OF DRUGS IN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA 203
Overview 203
Current Treatment Options 204
Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Target in Clinical Trials 204
The Phenotype Approach 205
SPECIFIC PHARMACOLOGIC STRATEGIES APPLIED IN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA 206
Noradrenaline and Dopamine Mechanisms 206
Potassium Channel Blockers 206
Serotonin Modulation 207
Acetylcholine Mechanisms 208
Tetrahydrocannabinols 208
Xanthines 208
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors 209
The γ-Aminobutyric Acid–Benzodiazepine Receptor Complex 209
TREATMENTS ADDRESSING ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS IN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA 210
Reduction of Daytime Sleepiness in Sleep Disordered Breathing 210
Body Weight Reduction and Sleep Disordered Breathing 211
Antihypertensive Therapy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea 211
Gastroesophageal Reflux and Sleep Disordered Breathing 212
Other Specific Therapies that May Influence Obstructive Sleep Apnea 212
SUMMARY 212
REFERENCES 213
Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome 219
Key points 219
INTRODUCTION 219
METHODS 220
RESULTS 220
Pharmacologic Treatment Options 220
Dopamine precursors 220
Levodopa 220
Non–ergot-derived dopamine agonists 220
Pramipexole 220
Ropinirole 220
Rotigotine 220
Piribedil 223
Ergot-derived dopamine agonists 223
α2δ Ligands 223
Gabapentin enacarbil 223
Pregabalin 223
Gabapentin 223
Specific N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor agonists and drugs acting on α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic ... 223
Opioids 223
Iron 226
Other medications 226
Augmentation 226
Nonpharmacologic Treatment Options 227
SUMMARY 228
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 229
REFERENCES 229
Drugs Used in Circadian Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disturbances 231
Key points 231
INTRODUCTION 231
THE CIRCADIAN SYSTEM AND CIRCADIAN RHYTHM SLEEP-WAKE DISORDERS 231
MELATONIN AND OTHER MELATONIN RECEPTOR AGONISTS 232
TREATMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 232
USING MELATONIN AND OTHER MELATONIN RECEPTOR AGONISTS TO SHIFT CIRCADIAN TIMING 232
USING MELATONIN AND OTHER MELATONIN RECEPTOR AGONISTS TO IMPROVE SLEEP 235
PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF MELATONIN AND OTHER MELATONIN AGONIST TREATMENTS 236
Melatonin Preparations 236
Melatonin Administration 237
Melatonin and Light Combination Treatment 237
EVALUATION OF OUTCOME 237
SUMMARY 238
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 238
REFERENCES 238
Pharmacologic Treatment of Sleep Disorders in Pregnancy 243
Key points 243
INTRODUCTION 243
Primary and Secondary Insomnia 243
Restless Legs Syndrome 243
Narcolepsy 244
SLEEP MEDICATIONS IN PREGNANCY 244
Primary and Secondary Insomnia 244
Benzodiazepines 244
Hypnotic benzodiazepine receptor agonists 244
Antidepressants 244
Antipsychotics 245
Melatonin and melatonin receptor agonists 245
Antihistamines 246
Restless Legs Syndrome 246
Dopamine agonists 246
Narcolepsy 246
Stimulants 246
Wake-promoting agents 247
Sodium oxybate, gamma hydroxybutyrate, and other medications 247
SUMMARY 247
REFERENCES 247
Sleep-Related Drug Therapy in Special Conditions: Children 251
Key points 251
INTRODUCTION 251
Management of Insomnia in Children 252
INSOMNIA TREATMENT 252
Pharmacologic Treatment 252
Melatonin 252
Antihistaminergic drugs 253
Alpha-adrenergic receptor agonists (α-agonists) 253
Benzodiazepines hypnotics 253
Nonbenzodiazepine receptor agonists 253
Antidepressants 253
l-5-Hydroxytryptophan 253
Chloral hydrate 253
NONPHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT 254
Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children 254
Pharmacologic treatment 254
Nonpharmacologic treatment 255
Surgical treatment 255
Management of Parasomnias in Children 255
Hypnotic Discontinuation in Chronic Insomnia 263
Key points 263
INTRODUCTION 263
HYPNOTIC TAPER STRATEGIES 263
Abrupt Hypnotic Cessation 263
Tapering Hypnotics 264
ADJUNCT THERAPIES 264
Written Patient Education 264
Psychological Therapies 264
Sleep hygiene education 264
Relaxation therapy 265
Stimulus control therapy 265
Sleep restriction therapy 265
Cognitive behavioral therapy 266
Self-efficacy enhancement 266
Pharmacologic Therapies 266
Zopiclone 267
Melatonin 267
Valerian 267
SUMMARY 267
REFERENCES 267
Effects of Chronic Opioid Use on Sleep and Wake 271
Key points 271
INTRODUCTION 271
OPIOIDS AND DAYTIME FUNCTION 272
OPIOIDS AND SLEEP 274
OPIOIDS AND SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING 274
Pathophysiology of Opioid-Induced Sleep-Disordered Breathing 274
MANAGEMENT GOALS 275
PHARMACOLOGIC STRATEGIES 275
Buprenorphine/Naloxone 275
Acetazolamide 276
Ampakines 276
Oxygen Therapy 276
POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE THERAPY 276
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure 276
Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure 278
Bilevel Spontaneous Timed 278
Adaptive Servo Ventilator 278
SUMMARY 279
REFERENCES 280