Anxiolytics Flashcards
1
Q
B-blockers
Whats contra indic
A
Reduce autonomic system activation.
Feeling of autonomic increase will cause positive cycle of feeling of impending doom, increasing autonomic.
Propanolol. Asthma no good.
2
Q
Benzodiazepines
A
Diazepam, lorazepam, midazolam.
Bind to GABA receptors and potentiate the effect of GABA (allosteric agonism).
Addictive and misuse.
3
Q
Pregabalin
Indications?
SE
A
Indicated for anxiety, neuropathic pain and epilepsy.
Weight gain and sedation.
