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Anxiolytics Flashcards

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Benzodiazepines

A 
*pams and lams*
diazepam (Valium)
clonazepam (Klonopin)
alprazolam (Xanax)
lorazepam (Ativan)
chlordiazepoxide
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Benzodiazepine use

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anxiety

light anesthesia

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Benzodiazepine Antidote

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Flumazenil

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Benzodiazepine MOA

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bind to specific GABA receptor sites resulting in a calming effect

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Benzodiazepine AE

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ataxia
drowsiness
orthostatic hypotension

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Benzodiazepine Contra

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pregnancy/BF
narrow angle glaucoma
shock
coma
caution in elderly & history drug abuse/addiction
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Benzodiazepine NI

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do not combine with other anti-anxiety meds
no alcohol
no caffeinated or nicotine products
risk for tolerance and addiction
fall precautions
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Z-hypnotics use

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promote REM sleep

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Z-hypnotics

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Zolpidem (Ambien)
Zaleplon (Sonata)
EsZopiclone (Lunesta)

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Z-hypnotics MOA

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bind selectively to GABA receptor sites

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Z-hypnotics AE

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amnesia
ataxia
sleep psychosis
nightmares
rapid onset of effect
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Z-hypnotics NI

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take just before going to bed

fall precautions

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Melatonin Agonists

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Ramelteon (Rozerem)

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Ramelteon MOA

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Melatonin receptor agonist

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Ramelteon AE

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sexual side effects
headache
dizziness

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Nonbenzodiazepine

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Buspirone (BuSpar)

Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)

17
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Buspirone takes effect in how long

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4-6 weeks

18
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Buspirone & Hydroxyzine AE

A 
headache
dizziness
light-headedness
dream disturbances
nausea
insomnia
19
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Buspirone & Hydroxyzine NI

A

stand up slowly
fall precautions
Buspirone has decreased chance for dependence

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