Quiz 7 Flashcards
What meds can cause insomnia?
- Quinolone abx
- SSRIs
- Decongestants
- Dopamine agonists
- Ethanal
- Oral contraceptives
- Thyroid meds
Non-Benzos for sleep
- Ambien (Zolpidem)
- Sonata (Zaleplon)
- Lunesta (Eszopiclone)
No effect on sleep stages
Which non-benzos can you use long-term for sleep?
Lunesta (Eszopiclone) & XR Ambien (Zolpidem)
What are the benzos for sleep?
- Restoril - Temazepam
- ProSom - Estazolam
- Dalmane - Flurazepam
- Doral - Quazepam
- Halcion - Triazolam
Benzo sleep aids affects on stages?
- Dec. sleep latency
- Dec. awakenings
- REM shortened
- # of REM cycles inc.
- Sleep time inc.
Contraindications to benzo sleep aids?
Obstructive sleep apnea
ADRs Rozerem
Melatonin receptor agonist
- Dec. testosterone
- Inc. prolactin
- Dec. libido
- Disruption of meses
OTC Sleep aids
- Nytol - Diphenhydramine
- NiteTime Sleep Aid - Doxylamine
Only work if Pt sensitive, can develop tolerance
What is the FDA warning with sleep aids?
Anaphylaxis & angioedema
Sleep driving, telephone calls, cooking & eating
What drugs should you avoid with epilepsy?
- Benzos
- Opiates
- Antipsychotics
- Alcohol
What are the Eugeroics for sleep apnea & how do they work?
- Provigil - Modafinil
- Ritalin - Methylphenidate
- Dexedrine - Amphetamines
Inc. dopamine levels at synaptic cleft
Who shouldn’t take Eugeroics?
- Cardiac Pts
- HTN - careful
- Psych Pts
- Kiddos
Tx for cataplexy?
REM sleep-suppressing drugs
NE or SSRIs
- Venlaxafine
- Fluoxetine
- Atomoxetine
- Sodium oxybate
Non- pharm Tx for restless legs
- Check iron
- Moderate regular exercise
- Leg massage w/ pneumatic compression
- Heat
- Mental alerting activities at times of rest/boredom
- Avoid aggravating factors
Meds to Tx restless legs
- Dopamine agonists (Requip, Mirapex)
- Benzos (Diazepam, Clonazepam)
- Alpha-2-delta Ca channel ligands (Gabapentin, Pregabalin)