L? Sleep disorders Ott Flashcards
diagnostic criteria of insomnia:
how often?
how long?
at least 3 nights per week for 3 months
what is the only benzo that ott says is used even though they all “can be”
temazepam
first line tx of insomnia disorders
sleep hygiene principles
Most commonly used sleep meds?
z-hypnotics
(zolpidem, eszopiclone, zaleplon)
What is the initial dose of zolpidem in women and elderly?
5 mg (lower)
which z-hypno is FDA approved for long term use
eszopiclone
which z-hypno leaves pts complaining of metallic taste
eszopiclone
T or F: all 3 z-hypnos are CYP2D6 substrates
false, 3A4
4 side effects of z-hypnos
somnolence
dizziness
ataxia
headaches
what is a warning on all z-hypnos?
parasomnias - unusual actions while someone is sleeping
T or F: All but 1 of the z-hypnos is a control
false, they all are
Contraindicated with fluvoxamine
A. Ramelteon
B. Tasimelteon
A. Ramelteon
GI upset, next day somnolence, hyperprolactinemia, prolactinemia
A. Ramelteon
B. Tasimelteon
A. Ramelteon
FDA approved for non-24 sleep-wake disorder in adults
A. Ramelteon
B. Tasimelteon
B. Tasimelteon
1A2 substrate: watch for 1A2 inducers and inhibitors
A. Ramelteon
B. Tasimelteon
both
what do the 3 orexin receptor antagonists end with
- orexant
aim for at least 7 hours of sleep after taking
A. Suvorexant
B. Lemborexant
C. Daridorexant
all
contraindicated in narcolepsy bc of narcolepsy-like side effects
A. Suvorexant
B. Lemborexant
C. Daridorexant
all
3A4 substrate
A. Suvorexant
B. Lemborexant
C. Daridorexant
all
TCA - low doses exert effects through H1 antagonism
A. Doxepin
B. Trazodone
A. Doxepin
Anticholinergic side effects
A. Doxepin
B. Trazodone
A. Doxepin
Not FDA-approved for insomnia
A. Doxepin
B. Trazodone
B. Trazodone
Long half-life, may see daytime hangover
A. Doxepin
B. Trazodone
B. Trazodone
used as sleep agent especially in pts w/ depression
A. Mirtazapine
B. Quetiapine
A. Mirtazapine
low dose not recommended in insomnia unless there is a co-morbid psych disorder
A. Mirtazapine
B. Quetiapine
B. Quetiapine