CNS Depressants Flashcards
Calm
Tranquilizers
Anti-anxiety Meds
Anxiolytics
Drowsy
Sedatives
Reduce the desire for physical activity
Sedatives
Sleep
Hypnotics
50% of all inhibitory activity in the brain and spinal cord
GABA
indications for Barbiturates
- hypnotic
- antiseizure med
- general anesthetic
affect the normal sleep cycle
barbiturates
Barbiturates
Phenobarbital
Pentobarbital
Secobarbital
long acting barbiturate
Phenobarbital
Intermediate acting barbiturate
Pentobarbital
Short acting barbiturate
Secobarbital
What type of drug is Benzodiazepine
Anti-anxiety drugs
Anti-anxiety drugs
Sedatives
Hypnotics
Muscle Relaxants
Anticonvulsants
tratment of alcohol withdrawal symtpoms
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepine MOA:
RAS inhibition
sedation or sleep
Benzodiazipine MOA: limbic system inhibition
anti-anxiety
Benzodiazepine MOA: cerebral cortex inhibition
anti-seizure
Benzodiazepine MOA: spinal cord inhibition
muscle relaxer
what pregnancy category is Benzodiazepine
Pregancy Category D, X
what happens to baby if patient takes benzodiazepines while pregnant?
Floppy infant syndrome
increased risk of cleft palate
should patient take benzodiazepines with other CNS depressants?
NO
Benzodiazepines
Flumazepam
Temazepam
Triazolam
long acting benzodiazepine
Flumazepam
intermediate acting benzodiazepine
Temazepam
short acting benzodiazepine
Triazolam
overdose antidote of benzodiazepine
flumazenil
discontinued treatment of barbiturates leads to
REM Rebound
Dreaming
Restlesness
Anxiety
Nightmares
