Clinical Pharmacology of Sleep

The field of sleep medicine is rapidly growing, and clinical pharmacology of sleep is gaining much attention by sleep physicians. Many new drugs have been tried and tested for their possible usefulness in the treatment of various sleep disorders. The opportunity for further advancement is this field is very promising.This volume covers the clinical and pharmacological treatment for various sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, and periodic limb movement syndrome. It further addresses the use of sleep medications in children, adolescents, and in the elderly. It also offers a comprehensive overview of the currently available hypnotic medications and covers aspects of chronopharmacology and its implications for the pharmacology of sleep.