Hypnosedatives

Question 1

List five groups of hypnosedatives?

Answer 1

1) Alpha2-agonists
2) Benzodiazepines
3) Propandiol derivatives
4) Barbiturates
5) Alcohols, aldehydes, Br- and Mg2+-salts

Question 2

Name 5 alpha2-agonists.

Answer 2

• Xylazine
• Detomidine
• Medetomidine
• Dexmedetomidine
• Romifidine

Question 3

Name 2 benzodiazepines.

Answer 3

• Diazepam

- Chlordiazepoxide

Question 4

Name 1 propandiol derivative.

Answer 4

• Meprobamate

Question 5

Sedative hypnotics pharmacological effect.

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Answer 5

1) Sedation
2) Anxiolytic
3) Hypnotic effect - induce sleep
4) Hypnogen effect - maintain sleep (insomnia)
5) Muscle relaxation
6) Anticonvulsant (except alpha2-agonists)

Question 6

Alpha2-agonist pharmacological effects

Answer 6

1) Sedation
2) Muscle relaxation
3) Analgesia