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Anxiolytics Flashcards

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benzodiazapines

A 
promote GABA efficiency 
act fast
used seizures and ETOH withdrawal
CNS depressant
short term
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benzo meds

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diazepam (Valium)
lorazepam (Ativan)
alprazolam (Xanax)
usually end in -lam or -pam
chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
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benzo s/e

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decreased HR, RR, BP, LOC
drowsiness
dizzy
weakness
slurred speech
lack of balance/coordination
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non-benzos

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buspirone (Buspar)
doesn't effect GABA
2-4 wks to work
no dependency
works on 5HT
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buspirone (Buspar) s/e

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ha
dizzy
drowsiness
nausea
nervous or excited
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