Insomnia Flashcards
what NT keep you alert
NE
Ach
dopamine
histamine
hypocretin/orexin
what NT make you sleepy
adenosine
GABA
what drugs make you sleepy
anticholinergic
antihistamines
benzos
suvorexant
what meds keep you awake
amphetamines
adenosine antagonists
order of tx for insomnia
- address underlying causes
- assess for stimulating drugs
- CBT
- drugs
underlying causes of insomnia
sleep apnea
pain
RLS
anxiety/dpn
stimulating meds that might cause insomnia
caffeine
decongestants
stimulants
SSRIs
diuretics
preferred tx for insomnia
CBT
first line pharm for insomnia
nonbenzos → zolpidem, rameleton
short acting benzos → tamezepam
ability of drug to rapidly induce sleep is influenced by
rate of absorption
ability to maintain sleep is influenced by
t½
rebound insomnia is caused by __
and influenced by __
abrupt d/c
t½
what drug is first line for insomnia
zolpidem - ambien → “z drug”
3 z drugs to know
zolpidem → ambien
eszopiclone → lunesta
zaleplon → sonata
4 other drug agents for insomnia besides z drugs
benzos
orexin antagonists
melatonin agonists
1st gen antihistamines
2 benzos used for insomnia
temazepam → restoril
triazolam → halcion
orexin antagonist to know
suvorexant → belsomra
melatonin agonist to know
ramelteon → rozerem
2 1st gen antihistamines to know
diphenhydramine
doxylamine → Nyquil
t/f: there is no receptor for benzos
T!
where do benzos bind
binding site on GABA chloride channel
which drugs bind to alpha 1 subunit
benzos
z drugs
alpha 1 is located in the __
and has __ therapeutic action (2)
cortex
sleep/anticonvulsant
negative effects associated w. alpha 1 activation (benzos and z drugs)
amnesia
additive CNS dpn
which drug binds to alpha2 and alpha5 subunits
benzos
alpha 2 and 5 subunits are located in the (2)
and have __ therapeutic actions (2)
limbic system/brain stem
anxiolytic myorelaxant
negative effects related to alpha 2 and 5 subunit activation (benzos)
motor incoordination
tolerance/dependence
addiction
decreased REM