Anxiolytic, sedative and hypnotic drugs Flashcards
Name 3 drug used to treat insomnia.
Melatonin, Fentiazines/Antihistamine & Benzodiazepine.
Give an example of a fentiazine.
Propiomazine
Name 2 short acting benzodiazepines.
Oxazepam & Midazolam injection
Name two benzodiazepine like substances?
Zolpidem & zolpiclon.
Name the two main classes of drugs used to treat anxiety.
Long time acting benzodiazepines and sedatives.
Name 3 sedative drug used to treat anxiety.
Antihistamines - klemastin, Terfenadin.
Klometiazol (Hemineurin)
Name two drugs used to treat complicated anxiety syndromes.
5-HT1a receptor agonist & Buspiron (Buspar).
What are the treatment strategies for treating epilepsy ?
Increase GABA transmission, inactivate Na+ channels and inactivate Ca2+ channels.
Give 2 examples of Na+ channel blocking drugs.
Karbamazepin & Lamotrigine.
Give an examples of Ca2+ channel blocking drug.
Levetiracetam
Give an examples of a GABA enzyme degrading drug.
Valproat
What are the side effects of Benzodiazepines?
Hangover, ataxia, addictive, confusion, reduces REM and delta sleep.
Which are the targets for anti epileptic treatment?
Soma, axone and synapse.
Which drugs are used to treat tonic-clonic seizures?
Carbamazepine, valproate, levetiracetam, benzodiazepines.
Which is the most common drug used in treating absence episodes?
Ethosuximide.
