Hypnotics Flashcards
1st gen anti-histamines?
Diphenhydramine
Doxylamine
Doxylamine clinical indiciations
nausea in pregnancy
Pearls for 1st gen antihistamines?
take forever to work and work forever
tolerance can develop
combined often w/ APAP
what drugs shouldn’t be combined w/ 1st gen anti-histamines?
anti-cholinergics
who should we avoid 1st gen anti-histamines in?
elderly
how long should someone take a break after 1st gen antihistamine use?
3 days
what TCA is good for sleep?
Doxepin
what Benzo is good for anterograde amnesia or complex sleep-related behaviors?
Triazolam
what cannot be used with hypnotic benzos?
3A4 inhibtors
Benzos used as hypnotics
triazolam estazolam temazepam fluazepam Quazepam
3 NBRAs
Zaleplon
Zolpidem
Eszopiclone
what are NBRA’s approved for?
sleep onset and maintenance
who should have a lower dose of Zolpidem, Eszopiclone
elderly
females
what type of amine TCA is doxepin
tertiary
are NBRA’s scheduled? if so what #?
yes
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