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4.6 Pharmacotherapy of sleep disorders Flashcards

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What disease states, meds, and substances are associated w insomnia?

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  • Anxiety, mood disorders
  • Caffeine, nicotine
  • Modafinil, beta agonists, BBs, thyroid meds, bupropion, decongestants, methylphenidate
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What defines insomnia disorders?

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Difficulties w sleep initiation, sleep maintenance, and/or early-morning awakening

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How often and long must sxs occur for it to be an insomnia disorder?

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Takes place at least 3 nights/week for at least 3 months

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What is 1st line tx for insomnia disorders?

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1st line tx is always non-pharm
- CBT and behavioral therapies ARE 1st LINE
- Sleep hygiene principles

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Which drug class is the most commonly used sleep meds?

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Z-hypnotics (zolpidem, eszopiclone, zaleplon)

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What is the initial dose of zolpidem in women and elderly?

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It is lower in these pt groups - 5 mg

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What is a common SE of eszopiclone (lunesta)?

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Metallic taste

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What kind of substrates are z-hypnotics and how is their metabolism affected?

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3A4 substrates - metabolism is impacted by 3A4 inhibition and induction

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What are SEs of z-hypnotics?

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  • Somnolence, dizziness, ataxia, headaches
  • Paracomnias: unusual actions while a person is sleeping; warning for all sleep meds
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Is there an abuse potential w z-hypnotics?

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Yes, they are controlled substances - potential for abuse

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What happens if a pt uses z-hypnotics w other CNS depressants?

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Additive effects - the effects of both drugs is greater

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Which benzo is used for sleep?

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Temazepam

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What are the SEs of temazepam?

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Drowsiness, dizziness, cognitive impairment, increased fall risk

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What do all FDA approved meds for insomnia have?

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Sleep behaviors warning

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What meds are considered melatonin receptor agonists?

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  • Ramelteon
  • Tasimelteon
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What is ramelteon CI w?

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Fluvoxamine

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What are SEs of ramelteon?

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GI upset, next day somnolence, hyperprolactinemia, prolactinoma

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What is tasimelteon approved for?

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FDA approved for non-24 sleep-wake disorder (blind) in adults

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What substrates are ramelteon and tasimelteon and what is the caution w this?

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1A2 substrates: watch for 1A2 inducers and inhibitors

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What drugs are in the orexin receptor antagonists class?

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  • Suvorexant
  • Lemborexant
  • Daridorexant
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How much sleep should a pt taking orexin receptor antagonists get?

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At least 7 hrs of sleep

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What are orexin receptor antagonists CI in?

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CI in narcolepsy - causes narcolepsy-like SEs

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What substrate is orexin receptor antagonists?

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3A4 substrate

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What is the MOA of doxepin (silenor)?

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TCA - low doses exert effect through H1 receptor antagonism

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What are SEs of doxepin (silenor)?

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Anticholinergic SEs

26
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What is trazodone not approved for but still used in?

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Not FDA approved for insomnia but clinically still used for insomnia

27
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What is a SE of trazodone why?

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May see daytime hangover due to long half life

28
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What is mirtazapine used for and when?

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Clinically used as sleep agent, esp in pts w depression who have difficulty sleeping

29
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What is quetiapine not used for?

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Low dose quetiapine is not recommended for use in insomnia UNLESS there is co-morbid psychiatric disorder

30
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Is diphenhydramine/doxylamine recommended for insomnia?

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Not recommended by AASM

31
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When can melatonin be considered for insomnia?

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Can be considered in jet lag and pts w low melatonin levels

32
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What substrate is melatonin?

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1A2

33
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What can german chamomile cause?

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Allergic rxns in pts w daisy or ragweed allergies

34
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What is the diagnosis criteria of obstructive sleep apnea?

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Pt must have evidence of at least 5 obstructive apneas per hr of sleep confirmed by polysomnography

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What are SEs of OSA?

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  • Excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, headache, irritability
  • Sore throat, ED, impaired memory, GERD, mood disturbances
36
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Many pts have both apnea and insomnia. What should be treated first?

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Apnea

37
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When should a pt undergo polysmonography?

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ONLY if there is significant cardiorespiratory disease, potential respiratory muscle weakness due to neuromuscular condition, sleep-related hypoventilation, chronic opioid med use, hx of stroke, severe insomnia

38
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What are txs of sleep apnea?

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  • Weight loss (adjunctive rather than curative)
  • Smoking cessation
  • Alcohol and CNS depressants
  • Sleep on side rather than back
  • CPAP
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What should be done if an overweight/obese pt comes in for insomnia?

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Consider assessment for sleep apnea prior to initiating meds

40
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What can excessive daytime sleepiness from OSA be treated w?

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Modafinil or armodafinil
- Review CPAP adherence first and possibility of RLS or PLMS

41
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What should be done first if a pt is being treated for apnea and insomnia?

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Ensure OSA is addressed first before recommending sedative/hypnotic drug therapy

42
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What is the narcolepsy triad?

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  • Excessive daytime sleepiness
  • Cataplexy
  • Hallucinations
  • Sleep paralysis
43
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What are the txs for cataplexy from narcolepsy?

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  • Sodium oxybate (xyrem): GHB, high sodium content
  • Xywav: for adults and children 7 yo or older, also approved for idiopathic hypersomnia in adults; lower sodium content
  • Lumryz: for adults only; ER dosage form, once nightly dosing, high sodium content
44
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What are the txs for excessive daytime sleepiness from narcolepsy?

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  • Modafinil/armodafinil: associated w possible life threatening rash
  • Sodium oxybate
  • Pitolisant and solriamfetol recently FDA approved
45
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What is the MOA of pitolisant (wakix)?

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H3 receptor antagonist/ inverse agonist

46
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What is pitolisant (wakix) CI in?

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CI in severe hepatic impairment

47
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What does pitolisant (wakix) cause that’s CV related?

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Prolongs QT interval

48
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What substrate is pitolisant (wakix)?

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  • 2D6/3A4 substrate
49
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How does pitolisant (wakix) affect OCs?

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It is a weak 3A4 inducer so it may reduce effectiveness of OCs

50
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Avoid use of pitolisant (wakix) w what drug class?

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Avoid use w centrally-acting H1 receptor antagonists (OTC antihistamines)

51
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What is the MOA of solriamfetol (sunosi)?

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DA NE reuptake inhibitor (DNRI)

52
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What is solriamfetol (sunosi) indicated for?

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Indicated for improvement in wakefulness in adults w EDS due to narcolepsy or OSA

53
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What is the dosing of solriamfetol (sunosi) in pts w moderate renal impairment?

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  • Start 37.5 mg
  • May increase to 75 mg after at least 7 days
54
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What is the dosing of solriamfetol (sunosi) in pts w severe renal impairment?

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Starting and max dose is 37.5 mg

55
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What are warnings associated w solriamfetol (sunosi)?

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  • BP, HR increases
  • Avoid in unstable CV disease and arrhythmias
56
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What are cautions associated w solriamfetol (sunosi)?

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  • Caution in pts w hx of psychosis or bipolar disorder: decrease dose or d/c if psychiatric sxs develop
  • Caution w dopaminergic drugs
57
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What are drugs of choice for tx of shift work sleep disorder?

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Modafinil and armodafinil are drugs of choice

58
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When should modafinil and armodafinil be taken to tx shift work sleep disorder?

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Taken 1 hr before work period starts during “wake time”

59
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What are drug txs for restless legs syndrome?

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  • Gabapentin enacarbil: prodrug of gabapentin, may be considered 1st line
  • DA agonists (IR): pramipexole, ropinirole
60
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What supp may be considered for restless legs syndrome?

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Iron supp may be considered

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