InsomniaFC Flashcards
Drugs Likely to Contribute to Insomnia
Bupropion
Stimulants
OTC appetite supressants
Decongestants
MAO-B inhibitors
Fluoxetine
Caffeine
Steroids
Alcohol
Antihistamines or diuretics taken later in the day
Sleep Hygiene Methods to Improve Sleep
Keep the bedroom dark, comfortable, and quiet
Regular sleep schedule
Avoid daytime naps (limit to 30 mins)
Reserve bedroom for only sleep and sex
Turn the face of the clock away
Establish a pre-bedtime ritual
Avoid exercising before bed
Do not eat heavy meals before bed
Avoid Caffeine in the afternoon
Natural Products for Insomnia
St. John’s wort
Chamomile tea
Melatonin
Valerian
Non-Benzodiazepines MOA
Act selectively at the benzodiazepine receptors to increase GABA
Z drugs names
Zolpidem (Ambien, Zolpimist - oral spray, Edluar - SL tabs, Intermezzo - SL tabs for nighttime awakenings), Zaleplon (Sonata), Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
SE z drugs
-SE: increase risk of mortality, abuse, somnolence, dizziness, ataxia, parasomnias, lightheadedness, “pins and needles” feeling on skin
how to take the z drugs
Do not take with fatty food, a heavy meal, or Alcohol
why take z drus over bzds?
Preferred over benzodiazepines (due to decrease abuse, dependence, and tolerance)-
DDIs with z drugs
-Caution use with potent 3A4 inhibitors
Non-Benzodiazepines Patient Counseling : zolpimist
Zolpimist: spray directly into your mouth over your tongue (once for 5mg; twice for 10mg); prime if 1st-time use
how to take the z drugs ?food or no food?
heavy or high-fat meals may prevent medication from working
how long for wd sx to go away for z drugs
Withdrawal symptoms subside after 1-2 days
Melatonin Receptor Agonist name
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
melatonin SE
SE: somnolence, dizziness
dose of melatonin for insomnia
Dose: 8mg QHS
how to take melatonin
Do not take with fatty foods
adv of melatonin
not limited to short-term use
Tricyclic Antidepressants for insomina
Doxepin ER (Silenor), Generic Doxepin, trazodone, mirtazapine are used off-label for sleep
tcas contraindications
-CI: requires 2 week washout for MAOIs
why use TCAs for insomnia
-Used for difficulty “staying” asleep
SE of tcas
SE: somnolence, anticholinergic SEs, low incidence of nausea and upper respiratory infection
doxepin dose for insomnia
6mg qhs , 3mg if older than 65
Benzodiazepines MOA
Potentiate GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, causing CNS depression
ativan
Lorazepam (Ativan)
restoril
Temazepam (Restoril)
caution for quazepam
Quazepam (Doral): Caution in elderly due to its long half-life (risk of falls and fractures)
caution with flurazepam
Flurazepam (Dalmane): Caution in elderly due to its long half-life (risk of falls and fractures)
caution and CI from triazolam
Triazolam (Halcion): associated with higher rebound insomnia and daytime anxiety; CI with efavirenz (Sustiva), delavirdine (Rescriptor), azole antifungals, PIs, and all 3A4 inhibitors