CNS depressants Flashcards
1
Q
MOA CNS depressants?
A
increasing the duration of channel opening..
2
Q
Uses Barbiturates?
A
• Anxiety disorders
• Sleep disorders(Insomnia)
• Treatment of epilepsy
• In anesthesia for the Induction of anesthesia.
• Congenital hyperbilirubinemia
3
Q
Benzodiazepines
1-Short Acting
2-Intermediate
3-Long Acting
A
1-Midazolam
2-✓ Lorazepam
✓ Alprazolam
3-Diazepam
4
Q
Action of Benzodiazepines?
A
-Anterograde amnesia
5
Q
Non-benzodiazepine, Non-Barbiturate CNSDepressant
A
5-HT1A agonists
(Serotonin agonists)
Beta Blockers
6
Q
5-HT1A agonists?
A
5-HT1A agonists
7
Q
Ueses Zolpidem?
A
insomnia