Anxiolytics Flashcards
What are anxiolytics?
What are hypnotics?
What are the groups of anxiolytics & hypnotics?
What drugs are used to treat depression?
What are benzodiazepines?
Where does GABA bind?
What’s the importance of a2B2y for benzodiazepines?
Where are the binding sites for GABA located?
Summarize the MOA of benzodiazepines
How do benzodiazepines enhance GABA-induced chloride influx?
What are the actions of benzodiazepines?
Describe the absorption and distribution of benzodiazepines
Describe the duration of action of benzodiazepines
What are the long-acting benzodiazepines?
What are the intermediate acting benzodiazepines?
What are the short-acting benzodiazepines?
Where do benzodiazepines go to become metabolized?
Undergo phase 1 reactions/conjugation mainly by CYP34A
What happens to the metabolites of benzodiazepines?
What happens to oxazepam, lorazepam, and temazepam?
What happens to flurazepam?
What are usually used to treat anxiety disorders?
What benzodiazepine is used to treat muscular disorders?