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flunitrazepam and Sleep Wake Disorders

flunitrazepam has been researched along with Sleep Wake Disorders in 28 studies

Flunitrazepam: A benzodiazepine with pharmacologic actions similar to those of DIAZEPAM that can cause ANTEROGRADE AMNESIA. Some reports indicate that it is used as a date rape drug and suggest that it may precipitate violent behavior. The United States Government has banned the importation of this drug.
flunitrazepam : A 1,4-benzodiazepinone that is nitrazepam substituted by a methyl group at position 1 and by a fluoro group at position 2'. It is a potent hypnotic, sedative, and amnestic drug used to treat chronic insomnia.

Sleep Wake Disorders: Abnormal sleep-wake schedule or pattern associated with the CIRCADIAN RHYTHM which affect the length, timing, and/or rigidity of the sleep-wake cycle relative to the day-night cycle.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" These results clearly indicate that long-term administration of ACTH causes sleep disturbance, and stimulating the 5-HT1A receptor by tandospirone may be efficacious for improving sleep in cases in which benzodiazepine hypnotics are ineffective."1.42Effects of the 5-HT(1A) Receptor Agonist Tandospirone on ACTH-Induced Sleep Disturbance in Rats. ( Kamei, C; Kitamura, Y; Sendo, T; Shinomiya, K; Tsutsui, R, 2015)

Research

Studies (28)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199020 (71.43)18.7374
1990's4 (14.29)18.2507
2000's3 (10.71)29.6817
2010's1 (3.57)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Tsutsui, R1
Shinomiya, K1
Sendo, T1
Kitamura, Y1
Kamei, C2
Ishida, T1
Obara, Y1
Tanaka, H2
Kakutani, S1
Araki, A2
Fukuda, I1
Oka, R1
Cho, K2
Takahashi, T1
Okajima, Y1
Otsubo, T1
Shinoda, J1
Mimura, M1
Nakagome, K1
Kamijima, K1
Rizzo, PA1
Caporali, M1
Spadaro, M1
Zanasi, M1
Wickstrøm, E1
Amrein, R1
Haefelfinger, P1
Hartmann, D1
Fernández Labriola, R1
Satre y Hernández, M1
Fichte, K1
Pöldinger, W1
Cordingley, GJ1
Dean, BC2
Harris, RI1
Goetzke, E1
Findeisen, P1
Welbers, IB1
Wolfrum, C1
Klieser, E1
Lehmann, E1
Nolen, WA1
Haffmans, PM1
Bouvy, PF1
Duivenvoorden, HJ1
Ito, J1
Tasaki, T1
Miyamoto, A1
Rodenbeck, A1
Huether, G1
Rüther, E1
Hajak, G1
Samec, V1
Lassenius Kramp, J1
Mikkelsen, BO1
Jovanović, UJ2
Bixler, EO1
Kales, A1
Soldatos, CR1
Kales, JD1
Singer, K1
Lo, CW1
Tam, YK1
Hartelius, H1
Larsson, AK1
Lepp, M1
Malm, U1
Arvidsson, A1
Dahlström, H1
Brocklehurst, JC1
Carty, MH1
Skorecki, J1
Brunner, H1
Patris, MF1
Baudry, P1
Feugère, T1
Wertenschlag, H1
Schohn, D1
Jahn, H1
Fisher, RJ1
Schmidt, U1
Brendemühl, D1
Dellen, R1
Meurer-Krüll, BC1
Helm, V1
Trechot, P1
Sirbat, D1
Rupin, D1
Netter, P1
Moneret-Vautrin, DA1

Reviews

1 review available for flunitrazepam and Sleep Wake Disorders

ArticleYear
Nocturnal melatonin secretion and its modification by treatment in patients with sleep disorders.
    Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 1999, Volume: 467

    Topics: Adult; Circadian Rhythm; Doxepin; Flunitrazepam; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Melatonin; Middle

1999

Trials

17 trials available for flunitrazepam and Sleep Wake Disorders

ArticleYear
Comparison of hangover effects among triazolam, flunitrazepam and quazepam in healthy subjects: a preliminary report.
    Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2003, Volume: 57, Issue:3

    Topics: Activities of Daily Living; Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Cross-Over Studies; Fatigue

2003
[Slow cerebral potentials after administration of flunitrazepam to subjects with sleep disorders].
    Minerva medica, 1980, Feb-25, Volume: 71, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Brain; Drug Evaluation; Electroencephalography; Female; Flunitrazepam; H

1980
[Comparison of lormetazepam, flunitrazepam and placebo in a long-term effect and long-term tolerance study in 105 patients with chronic sleep disorders].
    ZFA. Zeitschrift fur Allgemeinmedizin, 1981, Aug-31, Volume: 57, Issue:24

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Tolerance; Female; Fluni

1981
[Triazolam and flunitrazepam in a double-blind cross-over trial].
    Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique, 1983, Volume: 40, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Female;

1983
A double-blind comparison of two benzodiazepine hypnotics, flunitrazepam and triazolam, in general practice.
    Current medical research and opinion, 1984, Volume: 8, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Double-Blind Method; Family Practice; Female; Flunitra

1984
Efficacy and tolerance: comparative studies with brotizolam and flunitrazepam.
    British journal of clinical pharmacology, 1983, Volume: 16 Suppl 2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Azepines; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Drug Tolerance; Female; Flunit

1983
Hypnotics as concurrent medication in depression. A placebo-controlled, double-blind comparison of flunitrazepam and lormetazepam in patients with major depression, treated with a (tri)cyclic antidepressant.
    Journal of affective disorders, 1993, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Benzodiazepines; Depressive Disorder;

1993
Improvement of hypertonus after treatment for sleep disturbances in three patients with severe brain damage.
    Brain & development, 1997, Volume: 19, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Brain Diseases; Child; Electroencephalography; Female; Flunitrazepam; GABA Modulators; H

1997
[Therapeutic modification of sleep disorders in geriatric patients by means of a new hypnotic. Double-blind and long-term study].
    Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1976, Jan-09, Volume: 126, Issue:1-3

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Evaluation; Fatigue; Female; Flunitrazepam; Huma

1976
[Treatment of sleep disturbances with flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) and allypropymal. A controlled clinical trial in a psychiatric hospital].
    Ugeskrift for laeger, 1976, Sep-06, Volume: 138, Issue:37

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Barbiturates; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Evaluatio

1976
Polygraphic sleep recordings before and after the administration of flunitrazepam.
    The Journal of international medical research, 1977, Volume: 5, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Female; Flunitrazepam; Humans; Male; Sleep; Sl

1977
Comparative evaluation of hypnotic efficacy of flunitrazepam in psychiatric in-patients.
    Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica, 1978, Volume: 57, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Drug Evaluation; Fe

1978
[Vigilance pattern and sleep quality under the effect of flunitrazepam].
    Klinische Anasthesiologie und Intensivtherapie, 1978, Issue:17

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Attention; Clinical Trials as Topic; Diazepam; Electroencephalography; F

1978
A controlled long-term study of flunitrazepam, nitrazepam and placebo, with special regard to withdrawal effects.
    Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica, 1978, Volume: 58, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Ambulatory Care; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Dr

1978
The use of a kymograph in a comparative trial of flunitrazepam and meprobamate in elderly patients.
    Current medical research and opinion, 1978, Volume: 5, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Female; Flunitrazepam; Hum

1978
A multi-centre, double-blind trial in general practice comparing the hypnotic efficacy and event profiles of flunitrazepam and temazepam.
    Pharmatherapeutica, 1985, Volume: 4, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Flunitrazepam; Humans; Random Al

1985
[Adverse medical aspects of hypnotic therapy with temazepam].
    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1985, Volume: 35, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Automobile Driving; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Femal

1985

Other Studies

10 other studies available for flunitrazepam and Sleep Wake Disorders

ArticleYear
Effects of the 5-HT(1A) Receptor Agonist Tandospirone on ACTH-Induced Sleep Disturbance in Rats.
    Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin, 2015, Volume: 38, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Animals; Disease Models, Animal; Electroencephalography; Flunitrazepam;

2015
Effects of some antipsychotics and a benzodiazepine hypnotic on the sleep-wake pattern in an animal model of schizophrenia.
    Journal of pharmacological sciences, 2009, Volume: 111, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Disease Models, Animal; Dizocilpine Maleate; Dru

2009
[Combined use of melatonin and low-dose flunitrazepam for treatment of sleep disturbance in a child with spastic quadriplegia: evaluation using polysomnography].
    No to hattatsu = Brain and development, 2002, Volume: 34, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Circadian Rhythm; Drug Therapy, Combination; Evaluation Studies as

2002
Pharmacokinetic and clinical observations on prolonged administration of flunitrazepam.
    European journal of clinical pharmacology, 1980, Volume: 17, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Female; Flunitrazepam; Humans; Kinetics; Male; Middle

1980
Single case experiments in psychopharmacological trials.
    Neuropsychobiology, 1984, Volume: 12, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Chlordiazepoxide; Clinical Trials as Topic; Drug Combinations; Female; Flunitr

1984
Flunitrazepam misuse and abuse in South Africa.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1999, Volume: 89, Issue:11

    Topics: Amnesia; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Depression; Female; Flunitrazepam; Humans; Illicit Drugs; Rape; Sleep

1999
Flunitrazepam, an investigational hypnotic drug: sleep laboratory evaluations.
    Journal of clinical pharmacology, 1977, Volume: 17, Issue:10 Pt 1

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Evaluation; Flunitrazepam; Humans; Place

1977
[Clinical study of flunitrazepam in a hospital department of psychiatry].
    La Nouvelle presse medicale, 1979, Jul-11, Volume: 8, Issue:31

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Depression; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Evaluation; Dru

1979
[Action of flunitrazepam on organic and functional sleep disorders].
    La Nouvelle presse medicale, 1979, Jul-11, Volume: 8, Issue:31

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Chronic Disease; Dreams; Drug Tolerance; Female; Flunitrazepam; Humans;

1979
[Diplopia and hypersomnia caused by flunitrazepam].
    Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 1985, Jun-01, Volume: 14, Issue:22

    Topics: Adult; Diplopia; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Female; Flunitrazepam; Humans; Sleep Wake Disord

1985