Exam 4 lecture 5 Flashcards
What are drugs that cause anxiety
Albuterol
Caffeine (high dose)
Decongestant
LevotyroxineSteroids
Stimulants (ADHD meds)
medication overview
Buspirone
BZD
SSRI?SNRI
Hydroxyzine
Herbal supplements
Buspirone receptor? Approved for? How long to work?
Buspirone is a serotonin (5HT)-1a receptor agonist
Approved for generalized anxiety
May take up to 3-4 weeks for initial efficacy
Benzodiazepines use in anxiety? WIthdrawal effects? Warning?
Many tx guidelines do not support the use of BZDs in routine anxiety practice due to misuse potential for misuse. Efficacy of anxiety disorders in higher than SSRIs.
Acute withdrawals of BZDs may lead to seizures that can be life threatening
Warning for use of BZDs with other CNS depressants and OD death risk. SPecific warning for prescribing with opioids.
What BZDs do not have active metabolites? What does that entail?
Alprazolam, Lorazepam, clonazepam, oxazepam do not have active metabolite and less likely to accumulate for fall risk.
What BZSs have long acting active metabolite
Diazepam, clorazepate, chlordiazepoxide have long acting metabolites. Higher fall risk
Side effects of BZDs
Sedation
paradoxical excitement
swallowing difficulties
impairement of memory and recall
psychomotor impairement
How to discontinue BZDs
Discontinuation of BZDs require a slow taper over weeks to months. Is on beers criteria
What BZDs to use for BZDs
Is on beers criteria.
In elderly- prefer LOT
(lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam)
What does hydroxizine approved for? How is it used? side effects?
Hydroxizine pamoate is approved for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
It is taken as needed for anxiety or insomnia
Sedation and anticholinergic side effects are prominent QTc prolongation risk.
When to avoid hydroxizine
Avoid use in the elderly due to anticholinergic side effects and fall risk.
Use of propanolol in anxiety disodrders
Decreases physiological symptoms of acute anxiety (useful in performance and situational anxiety)
evaluate for history/current asthma and CV conditions
Natural products for anxiety and notable facts
Kava- may cause hepatotoxicity/liver failure
St johns wort- Used for anxiety and depression, strong 3A4 inducer so watch for drug interactions
Valerian and passionflower- avoid in pregnancy
Chamomile- avoid in ragweed allergy
What is the place of gabapentin and quetiapine in anxiety
Gapapentinoids may be considered in a patient with bipolar disorder who has anxiety symptoms or comorbid neuropathic pain
Sleep medicine does not endorse the use of quetiapine for insomnia
General drug therapy principles for anxiety disorders
SSRI/SNRI are first line for all anxiety disorders
Buspirone can also be used first line for GAD
BZDs are FDA approved to treat anxiety, but only use them if absolutely necessary
Atypical antipsychotics are not FDA approved for anxiety, but evidence suggests efficacy for treatment resistant OCD (Aripiprazole and risperidone)
DSM symptoms and definition of GAD
Excessive anxiety/worry present for atleast 6 months
Symptoms include restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritbaility, muscle tension, sleep disturbance
Treatment of GAD
!st line maintenance treatment are the SSRI antidepressants (take 2-4 weeks for initial onset
SNRI antidepressants may be useful
BZDs- used as bridge therapy to cover time until onset of SSRI/SNRI. Must be tapered if stopping
Hydroxazine- may be useful as needed
DSM 5 social anxiety disorder
Persistent fear about social and or performance situations in which the patient fears embarassment or humiliation that is unreasonable
Specific situations may be avoided in a manner that interferes with patients normal routine. Duration of symptoms is atleast 6 months
Treatment of social anxiety disorder
SSRIs are 1st line (Paroxetine and sertraline are FDA approved)
SNRIs may be useful (Venlafaxine is FDA approved)
BB- for performance related SAD (non-generalized)
DSM 5 panic disorder definition
Panic attacks is an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort with atleast 4 physical and psychological symptoms, including sweating, palpitations, nausea, dizziness
Treatment of panic disorder
SSRIs are first line
SNRI (Venlafaxine) is FDA approved
BZDs should not be considered 1st line maintenance therapy unless there is inadequate response to SSRIs (Clonazepam and alprazolam are FDA approved)