Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs Flashcards
Alprazolam
Benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepines
Alprazolam Chlordiazepoxide Clonazepam Diazepam Lorazepam Triazolam
Chlordiazepoxide
Benzodiazepine
Clonazepam
Benzodiazepine
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine
Lorazepam
Benzodiazepine
Lorazepam
Benzodiazepine
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Mechanism of action
Bind to specific GABA(A) receptor subunits at central nervous system (CNS) neuronal synapses facilitating frequency of GABA-mediated chloride ion channel opening- enhance membrane hyperpolarization
Bind to specific GABA(A) receptor subunits at central nervous system (CNS) neuronal synapses facilitating frequency of GABA-mediated chloride ion channel opening- enhance membrane hyperpolarization
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Mechanism of action
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Effects
Dose-dependent depressant effect on the CNS including sedation and relief of anxiety, Amnesia, Hypnosis, Anesthesia, Coma and Respiratory depression
Dose-dependent depressant effect on the CNS including sedation and relief of anxiety, Amnesia, Hypnosis, Anesthesia, Coma and Respiratory depression
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Effects
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Clinical applications
Acute anxiety states, Panic attacks, Generalized anxiety disorder, Insomnia and other sleep disorders, Relaxation of skeletal muscle, Anesthesia (adjunctive) Seizure disorders
Acute anxiety states, Panic attacks, Generalized anxiety disorder, Insomnia and other sleep disorders, Relaxation of skeletal muscle, Anesthesia (adjunctive) Seizure disorders
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Clinical applications
Diazepam
Lorazepam
(Benzodiazepines in general)
Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interactions
Half-lives from 2-40 h, Oral activity, Hepatic metabolism-some active metabolites, TOXICITY: extensions of CNS depressant effects, dependence liability, INTERACTIONS: Additive CNS depression with ethanol and many other drugs
Half-lives from 2-40 h, Oral activity, Hepatic metabolism-some active metabolites, TOXICITY: extensions of CNS depressant effects, dependence liability, INTERACTIONS: Additive CNS depression with ethanol and many other drugs
Diazepam
Lorazepam
(Benzodiazepines in general)
Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interactions
Benzodiazepine antagonist
Flumazenil
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepine antagonist
Flumazenil
Mechanism of action
Antagonist at benzodiazepine binding sites on the GABA(A) receptor
Antagonist at benzodiazepine binding sites on the GABA(A) receptor
Flumazenil
Mechanism of action
Flumazenil
Effects
Blocks actions of benzodiazepines and zolpidem but not other sedative-hypnotic drugs
Blocks actions of benzodiazepines and zolpidem but not other sedative-hypnotic drugs
Flumazenil
Effects