Neuro, Eyes, & Ears 1-8 Flashcards
Brand-Xanax
Generic-alprazolam
Brand-Klonopin
Generic-clonazepam
Brand-Ativan
Generic-lorazepam
Brand-Valium
Generic-diazepam
Brand-Resoril
Generic-temazepam
Brand-Lunesta
Generic-eszopiclone
Brand-Sonata
Generic-zaleplon
Brand-Ambien
Generic-zolpidem
Stem- (-azepam) (-lam)
alprazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam, diazepam, temazepam,
Stem- all have “Z” in the generic name
eszopiclone, zaleplon, zolpidem
Class- benzodiazepine
Xanax/alprazolam, Klonopin/clonazepam, Ativan/lorazepam, Valium/diazepam, Resoril/temazepam
Class- “Z” hypnotics
Lunesta/eszopiclone, Sonata/zaleplon, Ambien/zolpidem
MoA- enhance the effect of GABA (primary neurotransmitter that inhibits neuro excitability in the brain)
Lunesta/eszopiclone, Sonata/zaleplon, Ambien/zolpidem
Uses-Sedation & anxiety
QF/Side Effects:
-C-IV
-can cause drowsiness and dizziness
-never stop abruptly
Xanax/alprazolam, Klonopin/clonazepam, Ativan/lorazepam, Valium/diazepam, Resoril/temazepam
Uses- insomnia
QF/Side Effects:
-C-IV
-can cause drowsiness and dizziness
-recommended for short term use only
Lunesta/eszopiclone, Sonata/zaleplon, Ambien/zolpidem