Anxiety Pharm Flashcards
Name the benzos
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Diazepam (Valium)
Name the beta blocker used for anxiety
Propranolol (Inderal)
Name the antihistamine used for anxiety
Atarax (Hydroxyzine)
Medication with anxiolytic, sedative, muscle-relaxant, anticonvulsant and amnestic effects. Thought to result from facilitation of GABA inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS
diazepam (valium)
Contraindications include: Myasthenia gravis, acute narrow angle glaucoma, pregnancy, ETOH, sleep apnea
diazepam (valium)
Indicated for anxiety and panic disorders. Contraindicated with acute narrow angle glaucoma and antifungals
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Indications include anxiety disorder and short term anxiety. can lead to fatal respiratory depression with other CNS depressants
lorazepam (Ativan)
benzos that are associated with addiction
lorazepam (ativan) and alprazolam (Xanax)
benzo that is used for panic disorder
clonazepam (Klonopin)
benzos that may worsen depression and lead to suicide
clonazepam (klonopin) and lorazepam (ativan)
benzo that worsens seizures and has a risk of seizures with abrupt withdrawal
clonazepam (klonopin)
Anti anxiety agent not related to benzodiazepines that can be used for GAD. Does not exert anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant effects. No potential for abuse
Buspirone (Buspar)
Medications contraindicated with Buspirone (Buspar)
MAOIs
Possible side effects include: dystonia, pseudo parkinsonism, tardive dyskiesia
buspirone (Buspar)
Medication used for performance anxiety
propranolol (Inderal)