Exam 2 Pharmacological Agents and Their Class Flashcards
Temazepam
Benzodiazepine Hypnotic
*FDA approved for insomnia
Triazolam
Benzodiazepine Hypnotic
*FDA approved for insomnia
Zolpidem
Non-Benzo BZD-Ras Hypnotic
IR,ER,SL formulation
*FDA approved for insomnia
Zaleplon
Non-benzo BZD-Ras
Hypnotic
*FDA approved for insomnia
Eszopiclone
Non-benzo BZD-Ras
Hypnotic
*FDA approved for insomnia
Ramelteon
Melatonin Receptor Agonist
Hypnotic
*FDA approved for insomnia
Suvorexant
Orexin Receptor Agonist
Hypnotic
*FDA approved for insomnia
Lemborexant
Orexin Receptor Agonist Hypnotic
*FDA approved for insomnia
Doxepin
Antidepressant
hypnotic
*FDA approved for insomnia
Amitriptyline
Antidepressant
Hypnotic
*off-label for insomnia
Mirtazapine
Anitdepressant
Hypnotic
*off-label for insomnia
Trazodone
Antidepressant
Hypnotic
*Off-label for insomnia
Diphnenhydramine
Antihistamine
Hypnotic
*FDA approved for insomnia
Doxylamine
Antihistamine Hypnotic
*FDA approved for insomnia
Hydroxyzine
Antihistamine Hypnotic
*Off-label for insomnia
Melatonin
OTC Supplement
Hypnotic
*off-label
Valerian
OTC supplement
Hypnotic
Kava/chamomile/wuling
OTC supplement
hypnotic
Alprazolam
Benzodiazepine
Anxiolytic
Chlordiazepoxide
Benzodiazepine
Anxiolytic
Clonazepam
Benzodiazepine
Anxiolytic
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine
anxiolytic
Lorazepam
benzodiazepine
anxiolytic
Oxazepam
benzodiazepine
anxiolytic
Buspirone
partial agonist 5-HT1a receptor
anxiolytic
Hydroxyzine Pamoate/Hcl
block histamine H-1 and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors
anxiolytic
Propranolol
block cardiac beta receptor activation
- decrease HR and force contraction
- decrease BP
anxiolytic
Pregabalin
anxiolytic
*Off-label
Tiagabine
anticonvulsant
anxiolytic
Gabapentin
anticonvusant
anxioltyic
Lamotrigine
anticonvulsant
anxiolytic
Topiramate
anticonvulsant
anxiolytic
antipyshcotica
can be anxiolytic
*risks typically outweigh benefits