melatonin natural hormon regulation of sleep-wake rhythm successfully experienced in shift-workers,...
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Melatonin
natural hormon regulation of sleep-wake rhythm successfully experienced in shift-workers, jet-
lag, chronic insomnia first treatment for sleep difficulties of blind
people
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Physiology
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Treatment of sleep disorders in blind children
neurologically multiply disabled children with chronic sleep-wake rhythm difficulties
poor response to sedatives visual impairment
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Circadin®
2mg, prolonged-release tablet indications :
short term-treatment of primary insomnia patients aged 55 or over
posology 2mg once daily 1– 2 hours before bedtime for three weeks
few adverse effects
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• Interaction with other medicines: Alcohol Benzodiazepin and hypnotics
Pharmacokinetic properties: Complete absorption Low bioavailability (15%) Hepatic metabolism Renal elimination
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Assessment of the French transparency commission (TC)
approved in Europe for short-term treatment on primary insomnia in patients aged 55 and over
efficacity/tolerability ratio is « favourable in the short term »
« low » clinical rating rating to be reassessed 18 months after the
product has been approved for reimbursement impact on the consumption of benzodiazepine-
type pills in France
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Conclusion
few adverse effects, compared to BZD product was only evaluated over a three-week
treatment period efficient in children, less in grown-ups ? further evaluation needed