Modern approach to pharmacotherapy of chronic insomnia in childhood
- Authors: Tadtaeva Z.G.1, Galustyan A.N.1, Krivoshein A.E.1, Rusanovsky V.V.1, Akimov A.A.1, Sardaryan I.S.1, Kuritsina N.A.1
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Affiliations:
- Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical University
- Issue: Vol 22, No 2 (2024)
- Pages: 205-217
- Section: Clinical pharmacology
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/RCF/article/view/263150
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/RCF624874
- ID: 263150
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Abstract
Insomnia is a widespread problem in the pediatric population. The prevalence of insomnia in childhood varies from 5% to 50%. The lack of adequate therapy can lead to chronicity, impairment of cognitive and motor functions, and eventually development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, diabetes, and gastrointestinal and mental disorders. Thus, timely identification and treatment of childhood insomnia is important. This study aimed to summarize and systematize current information about the modern approach to pharmacotherapy of chronic insomnia in childhood. Modern and foreign randomized controlled trials over the past 10 years were analyzed. Treatment of chronic insomnia includes non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches. Behavioral strategies are recommended as first-line treatment for childhood insomnia. The availability of different pharmacological drug groups allows for a personalized approach to treatment. However, the use of off-label drugs requires a justified prescription. The lack of large-scale clinical studies on the effectiveness, tolerability, dosing, and safety profile of drugs implies the need for further research to better understand the risks (negative side effects) and benefits of using such drugs for treating sleep disorders in children.
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Zara G. Tadtaeva
Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: tadtaeva2003@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5809-1457
SPIN-code: 6086-0169
Scopus Author ID: 57222536682
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgAnna N. Galustyan
Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical University
Email: dr.galustyan@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9679-632X
SPIN-code: 3303-7650
Cand. Sci. (Medicine), Assistant Professor
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgAleksandr E. Krivoshein
Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical University
Email: krivoshein20@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4714-1180
Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg
Vladimir V. Rusanovsky
Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical University
Email: rusvv2058@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0432-7946
SPIN-code: 7010-4530
Scopus Author ID: 57444102200
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgAleksandr A. Akimov
Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical University
Email: laboremus_07@mail.ru
SPIN-code: 4176-2536
Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgIvan S. Sardaryan
Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical University
Email: ivan.sardaryan@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1528-411X
SPIN-code: 9522-9761
Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgNatalia A. Kuritsina
Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical University
Email: bely25193@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0200-5097
SPIN-code: 4361-7365
Cand. Sci. (Biology)
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgReferences
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