Anxiolytics/Sedative-Hypnotics

Question 1

Alprazolam

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 1

Xanax
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
* May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use

Anxiety

Oral solid

Question 2

Chlordiazepoxide

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 2

Librium
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
* May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use

Anxiety, alcohol withdrawal

Oral solid

Question 3

Clonazepam

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 3

Klonopin
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
* May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use

Anxiety

Oral solid

Question 4

Diazepam

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 4

Valium
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
* May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use

Anxiety, alcohol withdrawal

Oral solid, liquid, intranasal, rectal, injectable

Question 5

Lorazepam

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 5

Ativan
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
* May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use

Anxiety, insomnia, procedural sedation

Oral solid, liquid, injectable

Question 6

Midazolam

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 6

Versed
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
* May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use

Anxiety, procedural sedation

Injectable, intranasal, oral liquid

Question 7

Temazepam

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 7

Restoril
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
* May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use

Insomnia

Oral solid

Question 8

Triazolam

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 8

Halcion
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers & high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
* May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use

Insomnia

Oral solid

Question 9

Eszopiclone

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 9

Lunesta
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol

Insomnia

Oral solid

Question 10

Melatonin

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 10

N/A
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol

Insomnia, jet lag

Oral solid, liquid

Question 11

Ramelteon

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 11

Rozerem
* Avoid taking with high-fat meals
* High-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol

Insomnia

Oral solid

Question 12

Zaleplon

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 12

Sonata
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol

Insomnia

Oral solid

Question 13

Zolpidem

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 13

Ambien
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol

Insomnia

Oral solid, inhalation

Question 14

Suvorexant

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 14

Belsomra
* Abuse potential (C-IV)
* Beers and high-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol

Insomnia

Oral solid

Question 15

Buspirone

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 15

Buspar
* High-alert med
* Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and grapefruit

Anxiety

Oral solid