Which drug normalizes sleep cycles by enabling the body's supply of melatonin to naturally promote sleep?
A) Flurazepam (Dalmane)
B) Temazepam (Restoril)
C) Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
D) Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Ans: D
The most recently approved sleep medication is Ramelteon (Rozerem). This drug is classified as a melatonin receptor agonist and it normalizes sleep cycles by enabling the body's supply of melatonin to naturally promote sleep (Goldsmith, 2007).
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