Misc. - 3 Flashcards
how do hypnotic work
modulating gaba
which GABA receptors will hypnotic work on?
BZ1 - sedative effects
BZ2- Myoreluxant - anticonvulsant
BZ3- Anxiolytic
difference between old benzodiazepine and z- drug binding?
old benzo - all three types of receptors (B1-B3)
z-drugs only B1 (sedative)
types of benzo
hypnotic
anxiolytic
effect of benzo on sleep
suppress REM
common side effects of benzo
numbed emotions
diplopia
muscle weakness
fatigue
ataxia
dizziness
headache
reduce alertness
drowsiness
Half life of Diazepin
20-100
20(D)1(i)00zepin
Half life of Clonazepine
18-50
colonized in 1850
Half life of chlordiazepoxide
5-30
Half life of Nitrazepam
15-38
Nitra was 15 when her mom, 38, left her.
Half life of Tema
8-22
temam 8-22
Lorazepam
10-20
ALpra
10-15
Oxazepam
6-10
6xaze10m
Zopiclone
5-6
at zobh (morning) effect is gone
Zolpidem
2
Zolm use (arabic)
Zaleplon
2
Zalem use (arabic)
max duration of benzo Rx
2-4 week
tapering recommendation for benzo
5-10% every 1-2 weeks
1/8th of the daily dose every 2 weeks
pscychological symptoms with benzo withdrawal
anxiety
insomnia
nightmares
depersonalisation
decr. memory and concentration
delusion & hallucination
Depression
physical symptoms of benzo withdrawal
stiffness
weakness
GI disturbance
paraesthesia
flu-like symptoms
visual disturbance
contraindication of zopiclone
Marked neuromuscular respiratory weakness:
Myasthenia gravis
Resp. failure
Severe Sleep apnoea syndrome
Breast feeding
side effect of zopiclone
metalic taste
heartburn
lightening of sleep on withdrawal
side effects of melatonin
- somnolence
Fatigue
Mood swings
headache
irritability
aggression
hangover