Anxiety and anxiolytics Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs can be used to treat anxiety disorders?
A
Adrenergic beta-receptor blockers, antidepressants (SSRIs), bispirone, benzodiazepines.
2
Q
What do beta-adrenoreceptors do?
A
Reduce sympathetic manifestations of stress/fear, useful in treating phonias/cure, can eliminate PTSD.
3
Q
What is buspirone?
A
A partial agonist at 5HT1a receptors.
4
Q
Give two SSRIs.
A
Fluoxetine, citalopram.
5
Q
Give two examples of combined NA and 5HT uptake blockers.
A
Venflaxine, Duloxetine.
6
Q
Give examples of benzodiazepines.
A
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), diazepam (Valium), temazepam (used by heroin addicts), nitrazepam, flurazepam, temazepam.
7
Q
Hypnotic benzodiazepine?
A
Temazepam.
8
Q
Sedative benzodiazepine?
A
Flurazepam, nitrazepam.
9
Q
Anxiolytic benzodiazepine?
A
Diazepam, lorazepam.
