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)
Medication that is an Anti histamine, Anti emetic, Skeletal muscle relaxation, Anti anxiety
atarax/hydroxyzine
Used for symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis or as an adjunct in diseases where anxiety is manifested
atarax/hydroxyzine
CI in pregnancy and SE include: drowsiness and involuntary motor activity in high doses
atarax/hydroxyzine
SSRI antidepressant and mild anti-anxiolytic
Citalopram (Celexa)
SSRI that may worsen suicidal ideation and suicide risk
citalopram (Celexa)
SSRI that can cause dose dependent QT prolongation and Torsade de Pointes
citalopram (Celexa)
Dosing for citalopram (Celexa)
20mg qd and f/u for re-eval in 2-4 weeks
Benzos contraindicated with acute narrow angle glaucoma
diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (ativan)
