Sedative-hypnotic-anxiolytic Drugs Flashcards

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Mechanism of action of flumazenil. Uses.

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Nonspecific BZ receptor antagonist
Reverse CNS depression by BZD (anesthesia or oversdose)

*cannot reverse CNS depression by barbiturates and OH

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Which mediates the BZ1 and BZ2 receptors?

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Sedation

Anxiolytic and impairment cognitive function

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