South African Psychiatry - February 2019
South African Psychiatry - February 2019
South African Psychiatry - February 2019
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Restored Sleep<br />
The<br />
• An effective hypnotic 1<br />
• ‘Intermediate’ half-life (6 - 8 hours) 1,2<br />
• Unaltered REM sleep 1,3<br />
• Rapid sleep onset and maintenance of sleep 1,2<br />
• Refreshed morning awakening 1<br />
Definition:<br />
• Helps reduce anxiety symptoms associated<br />
with insomnia 1,4,5<br />
- Caution should be exercised in patients suffering from anxiety<br />
accompanied by an underlying depressive disorder<br />
References: 1. Clark BG, Jue SG, Dawson GW, et al. Loprazolam - A Preliminary Review of its Pharmacodynamic Properties and Therapeutic Efficacy in Insomnia. Drugs. 1986:31(6):500-516. 2. Dormonoct ®<br />
2 mg package insert. 3. Salkind MR, Silverstone T. The Clinical and Psychometric Evaluation of a new Hypnotic Drug, Loprazolam, in General Practice. Curr Med Res Opin. 1983;8(5):368-374. 4. McInnes GT,<br />
Bunting EA, Ings RMJ, et al. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Following Single and Repeated Nightly Administrations of Loprazolam, a new Benzodiazepine Hypnotic. Br J Clin Pharmac.1985:<br />
19:649-656. 5. Botter PA. A comparative Double-blind Study of Loprazolam, 1 mg and 2 mg, Versus Placebo in Anxiety-induced Insomnia. Curr Med Res Opin. 183;8(9):626-630.<br />
For full prescribing information refer to the package insert approved by the medicines regulatory authority.<br />
SCHEDULING STATUS: S5 PROPRIETARY NAME (AND DOSAGE FORM): Dormonoct ® 2 mg. COMPOSITION: Dormonoct ® 2 mg: Each tablet contains 2,49 mg loprazolam mesylate, equivalent to 2 mg loprazolam.<br />
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A 2.2. Sedatives, hypnotics. REGISTRATION NUMBER: Dormonoct ® 2 mg: Q/2.2/355. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE HOLDER OF THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION:<br />
sanofi-aventis south africa (pty) ltd., Reg. No. 1996/010381/07, 2 Bond Street, Midrand, 1685, <strong>South</strong> Africa. Tel + 27 (0)11 256 3700, Fax +27 (0)11 256 3707. www.sanofi-aventis.com SAZA.LOME.16.11.0952