drug actions Flashcards
zolpidem
benzodiazepine receptor agonist
->ambien
zaleplon
benzodiazepine receptor agonist
eszoplicone
benzodiazepine receptor agonist
flumazenil
benzodiazepine receptor antagonist
->blocks GABA receptor
ramelteon
melatonin receptor agonist
doxepin
TCA, used for insomnia
mirtazapine
anti-depressant used for insomnia
trazodone
anti-depressant used for insomnia
how do anti-depressants work in insomnia?
anti-histaminergic actions in tuberomammillary nucleus
doxylamine
1st gen antihistamine
how do 1st gen antihistamines work in insomnia
anti-histaminergic action in tuberomammillary nucleus
suvorexant
orexin receptor antagonist
2 longest acting NSAIDs
nabumetone, naproxen
what is used for migraines in 1st trimester of pregnancy? later trimesters? what’s contraindicated
acetaminophen, opioids, ergots
what NSAID can be administered IM as alternative to opioids?
Ketorolac
which triptan is most effective and fastest acting? which two are the slowest but longest acting?
SQ sumatriptan
1. frovatriptan 2. naratriptan
metoclopramide: primary and secondary actions
1-central D2 blockade
2-cholinergic actions->prokinetic
->anti-emetics
prochlorperazine: primary and secondary actions
1-central D2 blockade
2-anti-cholinergic and alpha-antagonist, antihistamine
->anti-emetic
chlorpromazine: primary and secondary actions
1-central D2 blockade
2-anti-cholinergic and alpha-antagonist, antihistamine
->anti-emetic
promethazine: primary and secondary actions
1-anti-histamine (1st gen)
2-D2 and cholinergic antagonist
->anti-emetic
amytryptilline: MOA and use
TCA with anticholinergic action
migraine prophylaxis
valproic acid: MOA and non-AED use
Na channel blocker and increased GABA activity
migraine prophylaxis
topiramate: MOA and use
Na channel and glutamate blocker, increased GABA activity
migraine prophylaxis