Exam 2 Anxiolytics Benzodiazepines Flashcards
anxiolytics benzodiazepines medication options
Benzodiazepines Buspirone antidepressants beta blockers certain antihistamines
what is effective at treating people with anxiety
antidepressants because of increased serotonin
what’s the down side of taking antidepressants
they take a few weeks to work and makes anxiety worse
what are common uses of benzodiazepines
anxiety disorders sleep disorders muscles spasms seizure disorders alcohol withdrawal
what are the benzodiazepines you need to know
alprazolam diazepam lorazepam chlordiazepoxide clonazepam
what is the difference between the benzo medications?
onset and duration
how to benzodiazepines help GABA
it helps them work better. they work immediately after absorption
what is the problem with benzodiazepines
sedation
ataxia
impaired memory
benzodiazepine precautions
history of drug abuse
liver disease
elderly
what do you need to know about benzodiazepines?
short -term use only
never combine with alcohol
don’t quit benzos abruptly
flumazenil is an antidote, but rarely used because it causes side effect symptoms
