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Misc. Drugs Flashcards

1
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flumazenil

A

romazicon

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2
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indication for romazicon

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benzo overdose

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3
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MOA of romazicon

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block/reverse CNS effects of benzos but NOT other sedatives like ETOH or barbituates

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4
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side effect of romazicon

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n/v, dizziness, agitation and emotional lability

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5
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issue with romazicon

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may initiate seizures

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6
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half life of romazicon

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VERY short so sedation will often return

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7
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buspirone

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buspar

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8
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MOA of buspar

A

serotonin 1A agonist

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9
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indication for buspar

A

GAD, augment tx for depression and OCD

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10
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benefit of buspar over benzos

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lacks sedation and dependence

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11
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is there a withdrawal from buspar?

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NOPE

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12
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what happens if a patient has taken benzos before and now is on buspar?

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reduced effectiveness

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13
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time to symptom relief with buspar?

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2-4 weeks

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14
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how many times is buspar dosed a day?

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3 - short half life

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15
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hydroxyzine

A

atarax

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16
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MOA of atarax

A

antihistamine and anixolytic

17
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indication for atarax

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anxiety in the short term and sometimes to augment sedative effects of antipsychotics in acute agitation

18
Q

is ther dependence associated with atarax?

A

NOPE

19
Q

limit of atarax?

A

anticholinergic side effefcts

20
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ramelteon

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rozeram

21
Q

MOA of rozeram

A

melatonin agonist

22
Q

indication for rozeram

A

onset insomnia

23
Q

who cannot get rozeram

A

liver insufficient patients

24
Q

diphenhydramine

A

benadryl

25
Q

indication of benadryl

A

little evidence that it improves insomnia

26
Q

side effects of benadryl

A

anticholinergic and sedation the next day (long half life)

27
Q

modanfinil

A

provigil

28
Q

MOA of provigil

A

unknown, but probably increases domaminergic signaling

29
Q

indications for provigil

A

narcolepsy and those who need to maintain wakefulness

30
Q

comparison of provigil to amphetamines

A

equal effect on wakefullness, but provigil has less risk of excessive activation

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