Neuromodulators Flashcards
indication: anxiety, panic disorder
dosing (1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, mg) - 1 tab tid
alprazolam
Selectively binds to GABA-A-BZD receptors, thereby enhancing GABA effects
alprazolam (benzodiazepine anxiolytic)
gaba pathways are?
inhibitory
competitive drug
drug is competing for same binding site as the endogenous substrate (ex: gaba receptor: gaba)
is benzodiazepine competitive?
no, it binds to a different site than gaba
benzodiazepine + alcohol =
deadly! because they bind the same receptor
- Common:diplopia,drowsiness, anterograde amnesia,confusion,dizziness,hypotension
- Hypersensitivity:StevensJohnson Syndrome, angioedema
alprazolam
- Common: diplopia,drowsiness, anterograde amnesia,confusion,dizziness,hypotension
- Hypersensitivity: Stevens Johnson Syndrome, angioedema
alprazolam
- Cyclosporine, Azoles, and Erythromycins: Reduce this drugs metabolism
- Chlorpheniramine, Diphenhydramine, Opioids –> Additive
alprazolam
CONTRAINDICATIONS/CAUTIONS
• Unstable Myasthenia Gravis
alprazolam
*can cause double vision; mg has dysfunctional acetycholine pathway
zolpidem (ambien), eszopiclone (lunesta), zaleplon (sonata)
non-benzodiazepine
• INDICATION: Insomnia
• DOSING[5/10mg] • 1 tab qhs

zolpidem
• CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY– Non WBZD Sedative Hypnotic
• Mechanism of Action
– Selective agonist ofG ABAAWBZD-1 receptor
zolpidem
ADVERSE EFFECTS
• Common:headache,sinusitis, pharyngitis
• CNS:amnesia, suicidal ideation, aggression,hallucinations
zolpidem
not as dangerous as other benzadiazepine drugs
zolpidem
DRUG INTERACTIONS
• Cyclosporine, AzoleAntifungals: Reduced#metabolism#of#Zolpidem#
• Classic#An:histaminics,#Opioids:# Addi:ve#
zolpidem
DRUG INTERACTIONS
• Cyclosporine, Azole, Antifungals: Reduced metabolism of drug
• Classic Antihistaminics,Opioids: Additive
zolpidem
which drug has the same moa as amphetamine?
pyramed (hydroxyamphetamine + tropicamide)
– Stimulates#CNS#through#a# sympathomimetic#mechanism#involving#
the#enhanced#release#and#reduced# reuptake#of#norepinephrine#and# dopamine#
amphetamine
what drug blocks the reuptake receptors for NE ?
cocaine
photosensitivity, elevated BP, infection, headache
adverse: dependency, abuse, psychosis, growth suppression, heart failure, stevens johnsons syndrome
amphetamine adverse effects
CAIs (renal excretion decreased in alkaline urine)
Sympathomimetics (hypertensive crisis, arrhythmia)
Ophthalmic Beta-Blockers & Alpha-2 Agonists (hypertensive crisis)
NSAIDs (caffeine-based additive effects)
Decongestants (additive)
drug interactions with amphetamine
pt with adhd and large cups presents at clinic. what do we do?
workup for glaucoma and call pcp –> unusually large cupping is a risk factor for it; the use of amphetamine could be contributing factor
pt with adhd and large cups presents at clinic. what do we do?
workup for glaucoma and call pcp –> unusually large cupping is a risk factor for it; the use of amphetamine could be contributing factor