Minor Tranquilizers/Anxiolytics Flashcards
Common indication of minor
tranquilizers/anxiolytics
Anxiety disorder
Minor Tranquilizers/Anxiolytics drugs
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Oxazepam (Serax)
- Chlodiazepoxide (Librium)
- Chlorazepate Dipotassium
(Tranxene) - Alprazolam (Xanax)
given as muscle relaxant to patient’s in traction
Antianxiety
Desired effect of antianxiety drugs
Decreased anxiety, adequate sleep
Antianxiety drugs is best taken
before meals, food in the stomach
delays absorption
True or False
When taking antianxiety drugs, one should avoid void driving, and intake of alcohol since it alters the effect of drug. Eating or drinking caffeine-containing foods is alright.
False
Avoid driving, intake of alcohol and caffeine
containing foods, since it alters the effect of drug
True or False
Antianxiety drugs should be administered separately because it is incompatible with any drug.
True