Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics Flashcards
Alprazolam
Xanax; benzodiazepines
Anxiety
Clonazepam
Klonopin; benzodiazepines
Anxiety
Diazepam
Valium; benzodiazepines
Anxiety
Lorazepam
Ativan; benzodiazepines
Anxiety, insomnia, procedural sedation
Midazolam
Versed; benzodiazepines
Anxiety, procedural sedation
Temazepam
Restoril; benzodiazepines
Insomnia
Triazolam
Halcion; benzodiazepines
Insomnia
Eszopiclone
Lunesta; sedative-hypnotics
Insomnia
Melatonin
Melatonin; sedative-hypnotics
Insomnia
Zaleplon
Sonata; sedative-hypnotics
Insomnia
Zolpidem
Ambien; sedative-hypnotics
Insomnia
Suvorexant
Belsomra; dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs)
Insomnia
Buspirone
Buspar; misc anxiolytics
Anxiety
Three benzodiazepines that are all LASA meds and confused with each other
Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonodin), and Lorazepam (Ativan)
This insomnia medication is a Scheduled Drug
Suvorexant (Belsomra) - C-IV
These two anxiety/insomnia meds interact with other sedating meds (opioids, etc.) and alcohol
Suvorexant (Belsomra) and Buspirone (Buspar)
This anxiety medication interacts with grapefruit
Buspirone (Buspar)
These two benzodiazepines are used for procedural sedation
Lorazepam (Ativan) and Midazolam (Versed)
This benzodiazepine can be used in rectal gel form as an emergency treatment for seizures
Diazepam (Diastat)
This benzodiazepine can be used in intranasal spray form as an emergency treatment for seizures
Midazolam (Nayzilam)
This guide should be dispensed to patients with anxiolytics and sedative-hypnotics
MedGuide
Abruptly stopping benzodiazepines or stopping after long-term use can lead to these symptoms…
Irritability, trouble sleeping, tremors, sweating, increased tension or anxiety, nausea, headache, seizures
Phenobarbital
Luminal; barbiturate
Insomnia, anesthesia
Butalbital
Butalbital; barbiturate combination drug
Amobarbital
Amobarbital; barbiturate
Secobarbital
Seconal Sodium; barbiturate
Pentobarbital
Nembutal Sodium; barbiturate and anticonvulsant
