Anxiolytic Drugs, Unit IV Flashcards
1
Q
Alprazolam
A
- Benzo
- Rapid Oral Uptake
- Makes active metabolites but is short lived
2
Q
Flurazepam
A
- Benzo
- Makes active metabolites and is long lived
3
Q
Diazapam
A
- Benzo
- Drug of choice in status epilepticus
- Rapid oral uptake and poor IM bioavailability
- Makes active metabolites and is long lived
4
Q
Oxazepam
A
- Benzo
- Slow oral uptake
- Metabolized to inactive compounds, short half-life, superior in phase I impairment
5
Q
Triazolam
A
- Benzo
- Rapid oral uptake
- Makes active metabolites and but is short lived
6
Q
Lorazepam
A
- Benzo
- Reliable Intramuscular abosorption
- Metabolized to inactive compounds, short half-life, superior in phase I impairment
7
Q
Midazolam
A
-Benzo
8
Q
Temezepam
A
- Benzo
- Slow oral uptake
- Metabolized to inactive compounds, short half-life, superior in phase I impairment
9
Q
Flumazenil
A
- Benzo receptor ANTAGONIST
- Not effective for other depressant overdoses
10
Q
Zolpedim
A
-Z-drug, non benzo– less addictive risk
11
Q
Eszopiclone
A
-Z-drug, non benzo–less addictive risk
12
Q
Zaleplon
A
-Z-drug, non-benzo–less addictive risk
13
Q
Phenobarbitol
A
-Barbituate
14
Q
Ramelteon
A
-Melatonin Agonist
15
Q
Diphenydramine
A
-AKA Benadryl, H1 antagonist
