Pórszász, RóbertNartey, Naarki Yawa2022-07-122022-07-122022-03-21http://hdl.handle.net/2437/335879Sleep is essential for optimum body function. Sleep deprivation is a result of a hectic lifestyle or sleep disorders. In this paper, I focused on melatonin, melatonin receptor agonists such as ramelteon and tasimelteon, Z compounds(Zopiclone, Zopidem and Zaleplon) and benzodiazepines as pharmacological treatments. A few non pharmacological treatments were also discussed.37enBenzodiazepenes receptorsCytochrome P450(CYPs)Central Nervous System(CNS)Electroencephalogram(EEG)Rapid Eye Movement(REM)Non-Rapid Eye Movement(NREM)6-sulfatoxy-melatonin (6-SM)Type 1 melatonin receptor (MT1)Type 2 melatonin receptor (MT2)Z compoundsMelatonin agonistDEENK Témalista::Orvostudomány