part 6 ME meds

Question 1

Block neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT).

Answer 1

SSRI’s

Question 2

potentiates or enhance GABA

Answer 2

Benzodiazepines

Question 3

What are the 6 Benzo’s?

Answer 3

Generic: 
valium 
klonopin 
xanax 
ativan 
librium 
versed 
-Brand name ends in -pam or -lam except for chlordiazepoxide (librium)

Question 4

What are some of the therapeutic uses of Benzo’s?

Answer 4

• anxiety
• insomnia
• seizure disorders
• muscle spasm
• alcohol withdrawal
• perioperative applications

Question 5

What are the AE’s of Benzo’s?

Answer 5

CNS depression
anterograde amnesia
sleep driving and other sleep related issues
paradoxical effects (insomnia, euphoria, anxiety, rage)
resp. depression
abuse

Question 6

What is the reversal for Benzo’s?

Answer 6

flumazenil

Question 7

What are the short acting sedative-hypnotic sleep agents?

Answer 7

• zolpidem (ambien)
• zaleplon (sonata)
• eszopiclone (Lunesta)

Question 8

How are short acting sedative hypnotic sleep agents similar to Benzo’s?

Answer 8

the potentiate or enhance GABA

Question 9

What are the common side effects of short acting sedative-hypnotic sleep agents?

Answer 9

dizziness

drowsiness

Question 10

What is a rare AE of ramelteon (rozerem)?

Answer 10

angioedema and anaphylaxis

Question 11

activates receptors for melotonin

Answer 11

ramelteon (rozerem)