Drug therapy Flashcards
What are the two drugs
Bzs and Beta blockers
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what do both do
works to combat F or F which is effective relief from stress- anxiety symptoms
What are bZs linked to
GABA AND GABA -A
How do bzs work
Bzs combine with gaba a repectors that Gaba combines which leaves the channels open for chloride ions to enter neuron which causes the nuerons to be more responsive to Gaba and less responsive to other neurotransmitters slowing down neural activity which reduces anxiety
What do beta blockers aim to do
work to limit effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline on produced in sam pathway
How do beta blockers work
They block the beta andrenergic receptors which Adrenaline and nor aderenaline usually combine with to cause increase heart rate. This reduces anxiety while not altering conciousness as they dont operate in the brain.
A03 side effects point of Beta blockers
Do not alter conscious ideal for those who want to stay awake / alert
Atheletes can not use them as they work as performance enhancing
A03 of side effects of BZS
Addictive, channels symptoms not cause
General A03
Treat symptoms not cause
Double blind placebo, see real effects baldwin found review of studies found BZs work better than a double blind placebo, effective research
Side effects of BZS
