Anti-anxiety Drugs Flashcards
What drug is use for anxiety?
Benzodiazepines
Examples of Benzodiazepines
“ADLTCC”
Alprazolam Diazepam Lorazepam Temazepam Clonazepam Chlordiazepoxide
“ Ending in LAM, PAM”
Aside from anxiety. Benzodiazepines can be used for as: (4)
Treatment for alcohol withdrawal
Sedatives
Muscle relaxant
Anticonvulsant
Need to know about Benzodiazipines (5)
Short term use only
Addictive
Safe to use with elderly
Monitor clients with COPD,bronchitis,respi issues
Monitor ataxia, liver function and bone marrow suppression
What is the meaning of Loss of body coordination, intoxicated like symptoms?
Ataxia
Side effects of Benzodiazepines (2)
Anticholinergic
Sedation
What is the drug antidote for Benzodiapines?
Flumazenil
What are the (4) teaching points for Benzodiapines?
Give at bedtime
Do not mix with alcohol
Gradually taper
Do not stop abruptly
Drug used to treat insomnia
Zolpidem
“Non-benzodiapine”
How many days of treatment for Zolpidem?
Short term use 7-10 days
What are the side effects of Zolpidem?
Remember 4 A’s
Anaphylaxis
Amnesia
Altered sleep behavior “ sleep walking”
Angioedema
When is the best time to give Zolpidem? (2)
Give ASAP before bed “rapid acting”
Best effect given on empty stomach
Benzodiazepine drug indicated for delirium tremors
Lorazepam
