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Buspirone mechanism

A 
5HT1a Agonist (along with 6-hydroxybuspirone metabolite)
Alpha-2 Antagonism (due to 1-PP metabolite)
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Buspirone metabolism

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Two routes, both by 3A4:

  • 6-hydroxybuspirone: active as 5HT1a Agonist
  • 1-PP: active as an Alpha-2 Antagonist
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Chlordiazepoxide

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Librium

1st Benzodiazepine; 1960

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Diazepam brand name

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Valium

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Diazepam metabolism

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Two routes:

  • 3-hydroxydiazepam: active as Temazepam (Restoril)
  • N-desmethyldiazepam: active as Nordazepam
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Diazepam characteristics

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More lipophilic than Chlordiazepoxide

  • Faster onset
  • 5-10x more potent
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Chlordiazepoxide metabolism

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Chlordiazepoxide, N-demethylation to...
N-desmethylchlordiazepoxide, amino group to carbonyl..
Demoxepam, Nitro group reduced...
Nordazepam, 3-position hydroxylation...
Oxazepam.
All of theses are active.
Oxazepam will be glucuronidated.
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Clorazepate brand name

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Tranxene

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Clorazepate metabolism

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*Prodrug of Nordazepam*
"-ate" for carboxylate group...
Decarboxylation to Nordazepam (active)
Then, 3-hydroxylation to Oxazepam (active)
Then, Glucuronidation (inactive)
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Lorazepam brand name

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Ativan

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Lorazepam metabolism

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Direct Glucuronidation - NO active metabolites.

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Lorazepam potency

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More potent than Oxazepam due to 2-position Cl EWG.

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Alprazolam brand name

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Xanax

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Alprazolam metabolism (similar to Triazolam)

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Two routes, both by 3A4:
- 4-hydroxyalprazolam >
- alpha-hydroxyalprazolam
Both rapidly Glucuronidated; neither significantly contribute to action.

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Clonazepam brand name

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Klonopin

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Clonazepam metabolism

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Reduction of Nitro group to 7-aminoclonazepam (inactive)

Further N-acetylation.

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Quazepam brand name

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Doral

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Quazepam metabolism

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Benzene-Fluoro group to 2-oxoquazepam (active)

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Quazepam indication

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Insomnia

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Midazolam brand name

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Versed

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Midazolam metabolism

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3A4 Hydroxylation at alpha-“M”ethyl group (active)

Further Glucuronidation.

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Midazolam indication

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Preoperative sedation

Induction of anesthesia.

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Triazolam brand name

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Halcion

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Triazolam metabolism (similar to Alprazolam)

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Two routes, both by 3A4:
- 4-hydroxylation
- alpha-hydroxylation
Both rapidly Glucuronidated and excreted.

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Flumazenil mechanism
Benzodiazepine Antagonist
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Flumazenil brand name
Romazicon
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Flumazenil structural alteration
Missing the 5-phenyl group altogether.
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Flumazenil metabolism
Ester hydrolysis - short half life.
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Flumazenil route of administration
IV
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Most important characteristic of Barbituate SAR
5,5-disubstitution
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Butabarbital sodium brand name
Butisol sodium
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Butabarbital sodium C-5 carbons, t1/2, duration
6 45-60hrs 6-8hrs
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Secobarbital brand name
Seconal
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Secobarbital C-5 carbons, other modifications, and duration
8 Unsaturation in C-5 side chain 3-4hrs
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Methohexital sodium C-5 carbons, and other modifications
9 Extra N-methyl Extra unsaturation in C-5 side chains
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Methohexital sodium characteristics
Added features increase lipophilicity, and increase activity. Rapid onset and very short duration.
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Methohexital sodium indication
Induction of anesthesia
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Chloral hydrate
In water, small amounts go to Trichloroacetylaldehyde. In presence of NADH, in vivo, goes to THE - THE believed to be the sedative component. Some migraine drugs contain Dichlorolphenazone - Prodrug of Chloral hydrate
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Meprobamate key point
Meprobamate is a 2C19 metabolite of Carisoprodol (soma), a muscle relaxant.
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Zaleplon brand name
Sonata
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Zaleplon metabolism
Major: Aldehyde Oxidase to 5-0xozaleplon (active) Minor: 3A4 to N-deethylzaleplon (inactive?)
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Zaleplon notable interaction
Cimetidine, an H2-antagonist, inhibits both Aldehyde Oxidase, and CYP-3A4. Significantly increases t1/2 of Zaleplon.
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Eszopiclone brand name
Lunesta
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Eszopiclone metabolism
Two routes, both by 3A4: - N-desmethylzopiclone (inactive) - Eszopiclone N-oxide (inactive)
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Ramelteon brand name
Rozerem
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Ramelteon indication
Insomnia - for sleep onset.
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Ramelteon metabolism
One route, by both CYP 1A2 and 2C19 | - Hydroxyramelteon metabolites (inactive)
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Ramelteon notable interaction
Fluvoxamine - 1A2/2C19 inhibition.
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Ramelteon mechanism
MT1 and MT2 receptor agonist
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Tasimelteon indication
24hr Sleep Wake disorder | - Usually for blind people (very expensive)
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Tasimelteon metabolism
One route, by both CYP 1A2 and 3A4 | - Hydroxy metabolite (inactive)
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Dexmedetomidine brand name
Precedex
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Dexmedetomidine indication
For sedation as an IV clinically.
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Dexmedetomidine mechanism
Alpha-2 Agonist (autoreceptor)
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Suvorexant brand name
Belsomra
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Suvorexant mechanism
Orexin receptor, OX1 and OX2 antagonist | - Orexins promote wakefulness
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Suvorexant metabolism
3A4 hydroxylation (inactive)
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Gammahydroxybutyrate (GHB) also known as
Sodium oxybate (Xyrem)
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Gammahydroxybutyrate (GHB) mechanism
GABA-B modulator.
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Gammahydroxybutryate (GHB) key point
Restricted distribution program due to potential for abuse. - Applies to chemicals that can be used in it's synthesis as well: 1,4-butanediol, and Gammabutyrolactone. - Both are GHB prodrugs.
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What is Oxazepam?
Figure out.
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Gammahydroxybutyrate (GHB) Indication
To treat excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy patients, by helping them sleep. Taken at bedtime, then 2.5-4hrs later. Helps establish regular wake/sleep cycles.
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Zolpidem tartrate brand name
Ambien
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Zolpidem tartrate metabolism
3A4 aromatic ring methyl hydroxylation | - primary alcohol to carboxylate (inactive)
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Zolpidem tartrate dosing consideration
Max of 5mg in women, slower clearance.
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Z-Drug mechanism
Bind GABA receptors with an Alpha-1 subunit.
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Eszopliclone good for
Sleep onset and maintenance.
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Zolpidem tartrate good for
Sleep onset and maintenance.
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Zaleplon good for
Sleep onset only.
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Suvorexant good for
Sleep onset and maintenance.
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Triazolam consideration
Not to be used in elderly.
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If you had to use a BZD in an elderly patient...
Use Temazepam (Restoril)

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