Pharmacologic Management of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - 08/05/20
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Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is related to medical and social problems, including mental disorders, physical diseases, poor quality of life, and so forth. According to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition, diseases that result from EDS are narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, idiopathic hypersomnia, hypersomnia due to a medical disorder, and others. EDS is usually treated using amphetamine-like central nervous system stimulants or modafinil and its R-enantiomer, armodafinil, wake-promoting compounds unrelated to amphetamines; a variety of new drugs are under development. The side effects of some stimulants are potent and careful selection and management are required.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Stimulants, Excessive daytime sleepiness, Narcolepsy, Idiopathic hypersomnia
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This article originally appeared in September, 2017 issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics (Volume 12, Issue 3). |
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Disclosure Statement: S. Nishino had a sponsored research contract (SPO#50970) with Ono Pharmacutical Co. Ltd. |
Vol 15 - N° 2
P. 177-194 - juin 2020 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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