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Latest Statistics and Forecasts Regarding the Sleep Disorders Market: Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome, Bruxism, Narcolepsy and Sleepwalking
Business Wire, March 03, 2009
2.9.1 Nightmare Disorder 64
2.9.2 Sleep Terror Disorder 64
2.9.3 Sleep Walking Disorder 64
2.9.4 Demographics of Parasomnias 65
2.9.5 Causes and Symptoms of Parasomnias 65
2.9.6 Diagnosis 65
2.9.7 Treatment for Parasomnias 65
3. Drugs Used for Sleep Disorders 66
3.1 Estazolam 66
3.2 Flurazepam (Dalmane) 66
3.3 Temazepam 67
3.4 Triazolam 68
3.5 Zopiclone (Inovane) 68
3.6 Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics 69
3.6.1 Eszopiclone (Lunesta) 69
3.6.2 Zaleplon (Sonata) 70
3.6.3 Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR) 71
3.7 Pineal Gland Hormones 73
3.7.1 Melatonin 73
3.7.2 Ramelteon (Rozerem) 73
3.8 Antihistamines 74
3.8.1 Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) 74
3.8.2 Doxylamine 74
3.9 Antidepressants 75
3.9.1 Amitriptyline (Elavil) 75
3.9.2 Nortriptyline (Pamelor) 76
3.9.3 Nefazodone (Serzone) 77
3.9.4 Trazodone (Desyrel) 77
3.9.5 Indiplon 78
3.9.6 Gaboxadol 78
3.9.7 Silenor 79
3.10 Other Substances 80
3.10.1 Lavender 80
3.10.2 Passion Flower 81
3.10.3 Ashwagandha 81
3.10.4 Catnip 83
3.10.5 Kava (Piper methysticum) 84
3.10.6 Valerian 86
3.11 Aromatherapy 87
3.12 Some OTC Sleep Gadgets in the Market 88
3.12.1 Dreamate™ 88
3.12.2 Anti-snoring Pillow 88
3.12.3 Nasal Dialators 89
3.12.4 Nasal Strips 89
3.12.5 Snore Stopper 89
3.12.6 SleepMate 90
3.12.7 Antisnor Therapeutic Ring 90
3.12.8 Ayurvedic Treatment for Insomnia 91
3.12.9 Yoga for Sleep Disorders 91
3.12.10 Meditation for Sleep Disorders 93
3.12.11 Hypnosis for Sleep Disorders 94
3.13 Homeopathic Treatment for Sleep Disorders 94
3.13.1 Belladonna 94
3.13.2 Nux vomica 95
3.13.3 Chamomilla 95
3.13.4 Gelsemium 96
3.13.5 Cannabis Indica 96
4. A Guide to Better Sleep 98
4.1 The Normally Required Sleep 98
4.2 Sleep and Driving 98
4.3 Tips to Avoid Drowsy Driving 98
4.4 Tips to Find whether One has Sleep Disorders 99
4.5 A Good Night's Sleep 99
5. Sleep Laboratories 101
6. Profiles of Companies and Their Product Offering 104
6.1 Device Companies (CPAP and Other) 104
6.1.1 AEIOmed, Inc. and Product Offerings 104
6.1.2 Chad Therapeutics, Inc. and Product Offerings 105
6.1.3 Compumedics Ltd. and Product Offerings 110
6.1.4 Puritan Bennett (Covidien) and Product Offerings 119
6.1.5 ResMed Corporation and Product Offerings 132
6.1.4 Respironics, Inc. (Philips) 143
6.2 Pharmaceutical (Prescription and OTC) Companies 154
6.2.2 Actelion Ltd. 158
6.2.3 Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 163
6.2.4 Cephalon, Inc. 168
6.2.5 Eli Lilly 171
6.2.7 King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Product Offerings 184
6.2.8 Neurogen Corporation 189
6.2.9 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. 196
6.2.10 Pfizer and Product Offerings 199
6.2.14 SleepMed 226
6.2.17 Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America 238
6.2.19 Wyeth 242
INDEX OF TABLES
Table 1.1: Sleep Center Locations in New York 22
Table 2.1: Drugs of Short and Long-acting Hypnotics 33
Table 2.2: Characteristics of Patients with Sleep Apnea in the NAMCS Database 40
Table 2.3: Prevalence of Sleep Apnea 42
Table 2.4: The Hallmark Symptoms of Insomnia 58
Table 2.5: The Four New Currently Available Sleeping Pills, 2008 59
Table 2.6: Cost of Newer Insomnia Drugs and Selected Older Ones, 2008 60
Table 6.1: ResMed's Product Portfolio 134
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