Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics Flashcards
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non-benzodiazepine receptor pt. counseling
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- may cause somnambulism in all but Rozerem
- do NOT drink alcohol
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non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (8)
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Rozerem Lunesta Ambien Ambien CR Edluar Intermezzo Zolpimist Sonata
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Rozerem
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ramelteon
- melatonin receptor agonist
- melatonin regulates sleep
3
Q
Lunesta
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eszopiclone
- cyclopyrrolone
- tastes like metal
4
Q
Ambien
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zolpidem IR tablet
- imidazopyridine
- 5mg, 10mg
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Ambien CR
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zolpidem ER tablet
- imidazopyridine
- 6.25mg, 12.5mg
- helps to go to sleep and stay asleep: some drug is released immediately and the rest is released 3 hours later
- DOA about 8 hours
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Edluar
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zolpidem sublingual tablet
- imidazopyridine
- 5mg, 10mg
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Intermezzo
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zolpidem sublingual tablet
- imidazopyridine
- 3.5mg for men, 1.75mg for women
- gender-specific hypnotic: women metabolize zolpidem slower so they can take a lower dose
- DOA about 4hr - for people who can fall asleep but not stay asleep
8
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Zolpimist
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zolpidem oral solution 5mg/spray
- imidazopyridine
- 2 sprays QHS
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Sonata
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zaleplon
- pyrazolopyrimidine
- DOA 4hr- for people who can fall asleep but not stay asleep
