Benzodiazepines

Question 0

Busipirone

Answer 0

Relieves general anxiety
Less sedative or euphoric effects
No rebound anxiety
Little abuse potential

Anti anxiety takes 1-2weeks

Question 1

Flumazenil

Answer 1

Competitive antagonist
Binds to the benzodiazepine site on the GABA receptor
Prevents benzodiazepines from binding to its site

Reduces sedative effect of benzo after anesthesia, sedation
No effect on opioids, anesthetic drugs