Anxiolytics Flashcards

1
Q

What is anxiety?

A

Disregulated fear response
-phobias are tied to anxiety disorder

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Benzodiaphines

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-reduce anxiety
-GABA receptor agonist
-dont compare with GABA for same binding site
-hyperpolarize cell, makes it quiet

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3
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Types of Benzos

A

Rohypnol
Ativan
Vallium
Klonpin
Xanax

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4
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Other uses for Benzos

A

-anxiolytics
-anticonvulsants
-hypnotics
-anesthics
-treat withdrawl symptoms

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5
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Why are people dying from benzos?

A

Because they are dumbasses and mix benzos with opioids.
Ex. Rappers dying from lean because they were on pain killer meds

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HPA Axis

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-regulates stress respones
- increase cortisol levels is what makes is stressed
- activates sympathetic dividion -> releases NE

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Amygdala

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gets bigger with stress
-regulates fear

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Hippocampus

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memory + emotional response
-people with PTSD have smaller hippocampuses

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