SEDATIVE DRUG CLASSIFICATION – UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT TYPES

two. Histamine Receptor Antagonism: Some sedatives, such as antihistamines, exert their sedative effects by blocking histamine receptors within the brain, specifically H1 receptors. Histamine performs a job in wakefulness and arousal, so blocking its effects encourages sedation and sleepiness.Barbiturates are another class of sedatives, though They