Disorders due to use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics
Definition
Disorders due to use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics are characterised by the pattern and consequences of use of these substances. Sedatives, hypnotics, and anxiolytics are typically prescribed for the short-term treatment of anxiety or insomnia and are also employed to provide sedation for medical procedures. They include the benzodiazepines and the non-benzodiazepine positive allosteric modulators of GABA receptors (i.e., ‘Z-drugs’) as well as many other compounds. Sedatives, hypnotics, and anxiolytics include barbiturates, which are available much less commonly now than in previous decades. Sedatives, hypnotics, and anxiolytics have dependence-inducing properties that are related to the dose and duration of their use. They may cause intoxication, dependence and withdrawal. Several other mental disorders induced by sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics are recognized.
Exclusions
10 subordinate codes
6C44.0Episode of harmful use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics6C44.1Harmful pattern of use of sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytics6C44.2Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence6C44.3Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic intoxication6C44.4Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic withdrawal6C44.5Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced delirium6C44.6Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic-induced psychotic disorder6C44.7Certain specified sedatives, hypnotics or anxiolytic-induced mental or behavioural disorders4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified
Nearby in Disorders due to substance use
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