Benzodiazepines Flashcards
1
Q
brand name
generic: clonazepam
A
klonopin
2
Q
generic name
brand: xanax
A
generic: alprazolam
3
Q
brand name
generic: diazepam
A
valium
4
Q
generic name
brand:ativan
A
lorazepam
5
Q
brand name
generic: temazepam
A
restoril
6
Q
generic name
brand: halcion
A
triazolam
7
Q
brand name
generic: clobazam
A
onfi, sympazan
8
Q
medication class for all
A
benzodiazepines: C-IV
9
Q
MOA for benzos
A
work by enhancing the
effect of GABA, a neurotransmitter that slows down the nerve impulses in the
brain and other areas resulting in
a relaxing, sedative effect that
works to relieve anxiety and can
induce sleepiness.
10
Q
BBW for benzos
A
- risks from concomitant use with opioids: abuse, misuse, and addiction
- dependence and withdrawal reactions
11
Q
ADRs
all benzos
A
- severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma and death if mixed with opiods, alcohol or other CNS depressants (check with MD)
- do not drive or operate machinery until you know you feel
- physical dependence and withdrawal reactions
- hypersensitivity
- common: sedation, dizziness, weakness, and unsteadiness
12
Q
key counseling points
all benzos
A
- May cause drowsiness; avoid driving or other tasks requiring motor coordination.
- Avoid alcohol
