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JanetH.Dailey andSusmitaChowdhuri
Keywords GABA γ(gamma)-aminobutyric acid · Histamine-3 inverse agonist ·
Benzodiazepines · Nonbenzodiazepine receptor agonists · Melatonin
andmelatonin receptor agonist: ramelteon ·Orexin antagonists: suvorexant
andlemborexant · Antidepressants, low-dose doxepin · Antipsychotics ·
Antihistamines · Amphetamines · Methylphenidate · Modanil · Armodanil ·
Sodium oxybate · Solriamfetol · Pitolisant
Introduction
Drugs that modulate sleep and wakefulness operate by modifying a complex network of sleep–wake neurotransmitters and neuromodulators in multiple locations in
the brain. The pharmacologic agents used to treat two common sleep disorders,
chronic insomnia and disorders of central hypersomnia, i.e., narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia, are reviewed with emphasis on current updates. Several drugs
target one or more of the sleep or wake–sleep-promoting neurotransmitters and neuromodulators [1], to treat insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness, respectively.
J. H. Dailey
Pharmacy Benets Management Services, Veterans Health Administration,
Washington, D.C, USA
e-mail: Janet.Dailey@va.gov
S. Chowdhuri (
Sleep Medicine Section, Medical Service John D. Dingell VA Medical Center,
Detroit, MI, USA
Department of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
e-mail: schowdh@med.wayne.edu
M. S. Badr, J. L. Martin (eds.), Essentials of Sleep Medicine,
Respiratory Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93739-3_2
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Nonpharmacologic therapies of these disorders and drugs indicated for other sleep
disorders and recreational drugs that affect sleep will not be reviewed.
Sleep-promoting Drugs
Overall, drugs that are agonistic to the sleep-promoting GABA (γ(gamma)-
aminobutyric acid) receptor or antagonistic to the wake-promoting neurotransmitters, norepinephrine, serotonin, histamine, acetylcholine, dopamine, and orexin are
potentially sleep promoting. The major sleep-promoting region is located in the
GABAergic ventrolateral preoptic (VLPO) nucleus of the hypothalamus. Conversely,
inhibition of the wake-promoting regions of the brain, including the orexinergic
lateral hypothalamus, histaminergic tuberomammillary nucleus, cholinergic pedunculopontine, lateral dorsal tegmental nuclei, noradrenergic locus coeruleus, serotonergic raphe nuclei, and the dopaminergic ventral tegmental area, could potentially
promote sleep onset and maintenance [1].
Most hypnotics potentiate sleep via GABA by binding to the GABAA receptor
[2] while others antagonize monoaminergic and/or orexin neurons or are agnostic to
melatonin receptors (Fig.2.1). An ideal drug for insomnia aims to enhance sleep
onset and/or sleep maintenance without signicant residual hangover, tolerance,
dependence, or rebound insomnia upon discontinuation.
Fig. 2.1 Demonstrates the potential sites of action of sleep-promoting drugs. *Off label use; urazepam, quazepam, estazolam, temazepam and triazolamare FDA approved for insomnia

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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines (BDZs) had been the pharmacotherapy mainstay for insomnia for
decades, and despite current recommendations for short-term use, persistent inappropriately prolonged use of BDZscontinues. Perhaps due to the established dependence level of patients chronically taking BDZsand/or the lack of knowledge or
resources to implement non-pharmacological insomnia management, continuing
BDZsversus discontinuing them for treating insomnia is deemed the path of least
resistance. Benzodiazepines bind non-selectively to the GABA
addition to sedation, also mediate antianxiety, anticonvulsant, anterograde amnesia,
and myorelaxant effects. They increase sleep duration and modify the sleep architecture by increasing slow-wave sleep (SWS) and decreasing rapid-eye movement
(REM) sleep [3–5]. Table2.1 includes the FDA-approved hypnotic agents for the
treatment of insomnia; however, other BDZs are routinely used off-label despite
inadequate efcacy and safety data.
Efcacy A meta-analysis [6] of 52 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in adults
treated with BDZsfor chronic insomnia (4 weeks or more) decreased sleep onset
latency (SOL) and wake after sleep onset (WASO), with increased total sleep time
(TST) and sleep efciency (SE) versus placebo. Compared with placebo,
BDZs(≤4weeks of therapy in most studies) signicantly decreased SOL by polysomnography (PSG) weighted mean difference (WMD): −10.0minutes or by sleep
diary, WMD: −19.6 minutes, respectively. Additionally, objective WASO was
decreased −16.7minutes, or subjectively using a sleep diary −39.9minutes; SE was
receptor, and in
A
Table 2.1 Pharmacokinetics and dosing of oral benzodiazepinesa in adults [71, 72]
Generic name
Long acting (>24) h
Flurazepam
Quazepam
Diazepam Valium 2–10 20–80 40–120 1–2
Intermediate acting (6–24h)
Estazolam
Temazepam
Lorazepam Ativan 0.5–2 10–20 None 1–6
Oxazepam Serax 10–15 5–15 None 1–4
Short acting (<6h)
Triazolam
hhours
a
Pregnancy: All BDZs cross the placenta. Symptoms of withdrawal occurring in newborns if
exposed in utero have been reported
b
FDA-approved agents for treatment of insomnia
Trade
name
b
Dalmane 15-30mg 2.3 47–100 1.5–4.5
b
Doral 7.5–15 39 73 2
b
ProSom 1–2 10–24 2 major metabolites;
b
Restoril 7.5–30 8-15 None 1–2
b
Halcion 0.125–0.5 2–6 None 1–5
Daily dose
(mg)
Half-life
range
(h)
Longest active
metabolites half-life (h)
minimal hypnotic effect
Peak
effect
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Table 2.2 Effects on sleep parameters of FDA-approved sleep-promoting agents [2, 72–75]
Sleep continuity
parameters NREM sleep parameters
Drugs
BDZs ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓
Z-drugs ↓ ↑ ↑ ↔ ↑ ↔ ↔ ↔
Ramelteon ↓ ↑ ↑ ↔ ↑ ↔ ↔ ↔
Suvorexant ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↔↓ ↓ ↑
Low-dose
doxepin
BDZs benzodiazepines, Z-drugs zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone; ↓ decreased, ↑ increased, ↔
minimal change, arrows do not represent the same degree of weight for each category. SL sleep
latency, SE sleep efciency, TST total sleep time, SWS slow-wave sleep, NREM non-rapid eye
movement, REM rapid eye movement
SL SE TST
↓ ↑ ↑ ↔ ↑ ↔ ↔ ↔
Stage N1Stage N2Stage N3
REM sleep
parameters
(SWS)
REM onset
latency REM
increased 7.4% by PSG and 7.9% by sleep diary, and TST (by PSG)and sTST (by
sleep diary) increased 32.7 and 52.6 minutes, respectively. In a separate metaanalysis [7] of 24 RTCs in the elderly with insomnia for at least 5 consecutive
nights, signicant improvement in sleep quality (SQ) and TST along with decreased
nighttime awakening were experienced by those taking BDZs compared to placebo,
although the authors reported the benets may not outweigh the increased risk of
adverse events (AEs). In one systematic review (SR) [8], BDZswere favored over
placebo in many outcomes including SE, SOL, SQ, TST, and WASO (Table2.2).
Safety The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics differences of BDZscan
often predict the potential incidence of AEs. Benzodiazepines are categorized
into short-, intermediate-, and long-acting agents based on the duration of
action (Table2.1). Agents with longer duration of action are often associated
with more dose-dependent AEs, including daytime drowsiness due to hangover
effect, dizziness, anterograde amnesia, tolerance, drug dependence, withdrawal,
rebound insomnia, and REM rebound [3–5]. Gradual dose reduction of BDZs,
if taken chronically for the treatment of insomnia, is recommended versus
abrupt discontinuation to avoid physical and psychological withdrawal
effects [9].
Ingesting BDZs with opioid medicines, alcohol, or other CNS depressants can
cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death. Many BDZs are
identied as potentially inappropriate medications in patients 65years and older
due to an increased risk of impaired cognition, delirium, falls, fractures, and motor
vehicle accidents.
Summary Treating insomnia with FDA-approved BDZs has demonstrated favorable short-term sleep outcomes. However, the increased risk of potential AEs precludes BDZsfrom being the ideal rst-line therapy for treating insomnia especially
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Nonbenzodiazepine Receptor Agonists (Non-BzRAs)
The non-BzRAs have no anxiolytic, myorelaxant, and anticonvulsant properties but
have strong hypnotic properties due to their selective binding to the GABAA receptor [2]. The three non-BzRA agents available in the United States, zolpidem,
zaleplon, and eszopiclone are FDA-approved for treating insomnia. Zolpidem is
currently available as immediate-release (IR) tablets, oral spray, sublingual (SL)
tablets, and controlled/extended-release (ER) tablets. Zolpidem IR is indicated for
short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difculties with sleep onset. Two
zolpidem tartrate SL formulations are available. One SL product (Intermezzo IR®)
is used for middle-of-the-night awakening followed by difculty returning to sleep
and only if >4hours of bedtime remain. Edluar™ is a second sublingual zolpidem
product approved for sleep initiation and should only be taken if 7–8hours remain
before arising. Agents with shorter-acting half-life such as zolpidem mist and
zaleplon should be administered immediately before bedtime.
The non-BzRAs used mostly for sleep maintenance insomnia, zolpidem ER, and
eszopiclone have been studied in clinical trials >6months in duration. With many of
these agents, the recommended initial doses in women compared to men are different because the non-BzRA clearance is lower in women. For faster sleep onset, all
zolpidem products including eszopiclone should not be administered with or immediately after a meal.
Efcacy
There are few head-to-head trials comparing the three U.S. available non-
BzRAs. A SR [8] reviewed 31 RCTs in adults with insomnia disorder. Because the
trials evaluated included various formulations, doses, and different frequency of
administration including short duration (i.e., <6weeks), comparisons were difcult.
Four non-BzRAs (zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone, and zopiclone) were objectively
evaluated to placebo and efcacy data were compiled. About one-half of studies
deemed of moderate quality, non-BzRAs were favored over placebo for objective
SE.In addition, SOL, SQ, TST, and WASO were improved with non-BzRAs compared to placebo (Table2.3).
Safety Despite non-BzRAs being effective in treating many sleep outcomes, all
these agents especially those with longer half-lives have the potential to cause nextday impairment including residual sedation, somnolence, memory impairment,
confusion, lethargy, and dizziness. Several FDA warnings exist about rebound
insomnia, complex sleep behaviors including sleepwalking, and in some cases,
sleep-driving resulting in death. Falls and withdrawals have also been reported.
Adverse events (AEs) may occur even at the lowest dose and after one dose, and if
so, the drug should be discontinued immediately [10]. The risk of AEs can compound when co-administered with other CNS depressants, alcohol, or with other
drugs that increase the blood levels. Eszopiclone can cause unpleasant taste and dry
mouth. Rare cases of anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions have been reported.
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Controlled
substance
placenta; reports of
Use in pregnancy
a
Dose in
elderly
Usual adult daily
dose (mg)
severe neonatal
6.25
5 Zolpidem crosses the
Women: 5
respiratory
depression and
sedation with other
CNS depressants
5
Women: 6.25
Women: 5
concurrently.
1.75
well-controlled
Women: 1.75
studies in pregnant
women.
Duration of
Onset of
Table 2.3 Characteristics of non-BzRAs [10, 76, 77]
action
action (min)
Sleep onset/ maintenance <30 Intermediate Men: 12.5
Sleep onset < 30 Short Men: 5–10
Generic/trade name FDA indication(s)
Zolpidem ER
Zolpidem IR
Ambien®
Zolpidem sublingual
Ambien CR®
Intermezzo® MOTN 20 Ultra-short Men: 3.5
Edular® Sleep initiation <30 Short Men: 5–10
Sleep onset < 30 Ultra-short 10 5 Not recommended
Sleep onset/ maintenance <30 Intermediate 2–3 1–2
Sleep initiation 20 Short 10 (2 sprays) 5 No adequate and
Zaleplon
Eszopiclone
Zolpidem oral spray
Zolpimist™
Sonata®
Lunesta®
Or in mild-moderate hepatic impairment
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women exists. Drugs that increase levels of all these non-BZRA agents include the
CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Summary Despite the strong evidence base that non-BzRAs have favorable sleep
outcomes, treating insomnia chronically with non-BZRAs may have a limited role
due to potential AEs. If prescribed, the lowest dose for the shortest period of time
possible should be exercised.
Melatonin
Melatonin is a neurohormone of the pineal gland that is modulated by thesuprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus. Regulation of melatonin synthesis by
the SCN determines the circadian rhythm of sleep and wakefulness.
Efcacy Clinical guidelines do not support the use of melatonin for insomnia [11].
In a meta-analysis [12] including 19 studies (n=1683) in adults and children, the
study durations (average 50days, range 7–182), dosing strategies (0.1mg– 5mg),
and formulations varied, making comparison of the results impossible. Although a
~7-minute SOL reduction, an 8-minute TST increase, and a very small improvement in SQ favoring melatonin over placebo were seen, the clinical signicance of
these ndings was unclear. However, strategically timed melatonin is effective for
treating intrinsic circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders such as delayed sleep phase
disorders, non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder, and also REM sleep behavior disorders (RBD) [13]. In treating circadian rhythm sleep disorders with melatonin, optimal administration at the proper circadian time, based on an individual’s circadian
timing, is essential. If not administered correctly, melatonin may fail to produce the
desired results or even produce opposite effects and perpetuate sleep disorders and
important to remember when treating elderly due to a decreased production of
endogenous melatonin during aging.
Melatonin is often used to treat insomnia because of its availability over-thecounter (OTC). While marketed as a “nutritional supplement”, no proof of safety
and effectiveness is required for OTCs, thus composition of melatonin varies and
may have impurities [14]. To minimize potential differences in compositions, consumers and healthcare systems should always purchase melatonin that bears a Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP) seal as proof that the product is prepared, manufactured, and properly stored to the highest standards.
Overall, when reported, most studies report minimal side effects to melato-
Safety
nin. However, in a recent review, 50% of the melatonin trials reported AEs including
psychomotor and neurocognitive dysfunction, fatigue, or excessive sedation [15]. A
few AEs impacting the phase-shifting circadian rhythms of other physiological
functions besides sleep including endocrine/reproductive and cardiovascular param-
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