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Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
Medknow Publications and Staff Society of Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
ISSN: 0022-3859 EISSN: 0022-3859
Vol. 54, No. 1, 2008, pp. 45-48
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Bioline Code: jp08014
Full paper language: English
Document type: Review Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Vol. 54, No. 1, 2008, pp. 45-48
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Ramelteon: A melatonin receptor agonist for the treatment of insomnia
Devi, V. & Shankar, P.K.
Abstract
Ramelteon is a novel MT1 and MT2 melatonin receptor selective agonist recently approved for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty in sleep onset. It is a nonscheduled drug since it lacks the potential for abuse and does not interact with neurotransmitter receptors most associated with these phenomena. Although the effects of ramelteon use> 5 weeks are unknown, the available data confirms its safety and efficacy for short-term use. Clinical use and future research should uncover more information about ramelteon′s properties.
Keywords
Humans, melatonin, ramelteon, receptors
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