EXAM 3 Flashcards
buspirone use
chronic anxiety
safe for regular scheduled use
buspirone MOA
binds to serotonin and dopamine receptors in brain
buspirone side effects
tachycardia
palpitations
paradoxical anxiety
HA
blurry vision
dizziness
nausea
poor coordination
buspirone considerations
non-habit forming
taper
assess hx substance abuse
needs to be taken daily
optimal results take 3-4 wks
drug interaction w/SSRI- serotonin syndrome
lg amounts grapefruit increased effect
do not give with MAOIs
Benzodiazepines MOA
decreases CNS activity
enhances GABA
Benzodiazepines Side Effects
risk for dependence
sedation
hypotension
impact on psychomotor abilities
dry mouth
dizziness
confusion
headache
Benzodiazepines considerations
assess LOC
med hx
risk for falls
avoid abrupt withdrawal
additive effect with other CNS depressants
Benzodiazepines meds
alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam
alprazolam
GAd- short term use, oral contraceptives increase effectivness
diazepam
anxiety, ETOH withdrawl, status epilepticus, adjuvant for muscle spasm
oral contraceptives can increase effectivness
Lorazepam
IVP, continuous IV for severely agitated pts. ETOH withdrawal
status epilepticus IV and IM
oral contraceptives decrease theraputic effectivness
SSRI meds
fluoxetine, citalopram, sertraline, escitalopram
SSRI use
depression, bipolar, PTSD
SSRI MOA
blocks reabsorption of serotonin by nerve cells
SNRIs meds
duloxetine, venlafaxine
SNRI use
depression, GAD, adjuvant pain
SNRI MOA
blocks reabsorption of serotonin and norepinephrine in CNS
Miscellaneous meds
bupropion- NDRI, mirtazapine- tetracycline antidep.
bupropion use
depression/ SAD
bupropion action
decreased neuronal reuptake of dopamine in CNS, diminished neuronal uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine