Consumo de hipnóticos en los adultos mayores de 65 años

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Abstract: Objective:To expand knowledge about the current use of hypnotic drugs in patients over 65 years of age. Methodology: A bibliographic review of several articles was carried out using the databases Pubmed, Clinicalkey, BMJ, Science Direct, SciElo. Selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results:A total of 12 articles were selected in the review, which were independently reviewed and a descriptive analysis was carried out on the use of hypnotics in adults over 65 years of age. Finding that hypnotics are of great help in the treatment of insomnia in the elderly, however, it must be associated with a good individualized prescription and patient education in order to avoid negative effects.Conclusions:The consumption of hypnotics in older adults is increasingly frequent, so greater importance should be given to this type of drug, especially when used in this vulnerable population.