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Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs Flashcards

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Alprazolam

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Benzodiazepine

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Benzodiazepines

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Alprazolam
Chlordiazepoxide
Clonazepam
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Triazolam
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Chlordiazepoxide

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Benzodiazepine

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Clonazepam

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Benzodiazepine

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Diazepam

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Benzodiazepine

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Lorazepam

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Benzodiazepine

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Lorazepam

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Benzodiazepine

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Diazepam
Lorazepam

Mechanism of action

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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

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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

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Diazepam
Lorazepam

Mechanism of action

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Diazepam
Lorazepam

Effects

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Dose-dependent depressant effect on the CNS including sedation and relief of anxiety, Amnesia, Hypnosis, Anesthesia, Coma and Respiratory depression

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Dose-dependent depressant effect on the CNS including sedation and relief of anxiety, Amnesia, Hypnosis, Anesthesia, Coma and Respiratory depression

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Diazepam
Lorazepam

Effects

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Diazepam
Lorazepam

Clinical applications

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Acute anxiety states, Panic attacks, Generalized anxiety disorder, Insomnia and other sleep disorders, Relaxation of skeletal muscle, Anesthesia (adjunctive) Seizure disorders

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Acute anxiety states, Panic attacks, Generalized anxiety disorder, Insomnia and other sleep disorders, Relaxation of skeletal muscle, Anesthesia (adjunctive) Seizure disorders

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Diazepam
Lorazepam

Clinical applications

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Diazepam
Lorazepam
(Benzodiazepines in general)

Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interactions

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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

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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

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Diazepam
Lorazepam
(Benzodiazepines in general)

Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interactions

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Benzodiazepine antagonist

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Flumazenil

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Flumazenil

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Benzodiazepine antagonist

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Flumazenil

Mechanism of action

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Antagonist at benzodiazepine binding sites on the GABA(A) receptor

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Antagonist at benzodiazepine binding sites on the GABA(A) receptor

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Flumazenil

Mechanism of action

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Flumazenil

Effects

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Blocks actions of benzodiazepines and zolpidem but not other sedative-hypnotic drugs

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Blocks actions of benzodiazepines and zolpidem but not other sedative-hypnotic drugs

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Flumazenil

Effects

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Flumazenil

Clinical applications

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Management of benzodiazepine overdose

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Management of benzodiazepine overdose

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Flumazenil

Clinical applications

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Flumazenil

Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interactions

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IV, short half-life, TOXICITY: Agitation, Confusion, Possible withdrawal symptoms in benzodiazepine dependence

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IV, short half-life, TOXICITY: Agitation, Confusion, Possible withdrawal symptoms in benzodiazepine dependence

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Flumazenil

Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interactions

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Barbiturates

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Amobarbital
Butabarbital
Mephobarbital
Pentobarbital
Phenobarbital
Secobarbital
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Amobarbital

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Barbiturate

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Butabarbital

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Barbiturate

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Barbiturate

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Barbiturate

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Mephobarbital

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Barbiturate

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Pentobarbital

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Barbiturate

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Phenobarbital

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Barbiturate

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Secobarbital

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Barbiturate

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Secobarbital
Pentobarbital
Phenobarbital

Mechanism of action

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Bind to specific GABA(A) receptor subunits at CNS neuronal synapses increasing duration of GABA-mediated chloride ion channel opening, enhance membrane hyperpolarization

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Bind to specific GABA(A) receptor subunits at CNS neuronal synapses increasing duration of GABA-mediated chloride ion channel opening, enhance membrane hyperpolarization

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Secobarbital
Pentobarbital
Phenobarbital

Mechanism of action

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Secobarbital
Pentobarbital
Phenobarbital

Effects

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Dose-dependent depressant effect on the CNS including sedation and relief of anxiety, Amnesia, Hypnosis, Anesthesia, Coma and Respiratory depression.

Steeper dose-response relationship then Benzodiazepines

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Dose-dependent depressant effect on the CNS including sedation and relief of anxiety, Amnesia, Hypnosis, Anesthesia, Coma and Respiratory depression.

Steeper dose-response relationship then Benzodiazepines

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Secobarbital
Pentobarbital
Phenobarbital

Effects

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Barbiturates

Clinical applications

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Anesthesia (thiopental)
Insomnia (secobarbital)
Seizure disorders (phenobarbital)

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Anesthesia (thiopental)
Insomnia (secobarbital)
Seizure disorders (phenobarbital)

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Barbiturates

Clinical applications

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Secobarbital
Pentobarbital
Phenobarbital
(Barbiturates in general)

Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interactions

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Half-lives from 4-60 h, Oral activity, Hepatic metabolism-phenobarbital 20% renal elimination. TOXICITY: extensions of CNS depressant effects, dependence liability > benzodiazepines. INTERACTIONS: Additive CNS depression with ethanol and many other drugs, induction of hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes

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Half-lives from 4-60 h, Oral activity, Hepatic metabolism-phenobarbital 20% renal elimination. TOXICITY: extensions of CNS depressant effects, dependence liability > benzodiazepines. INTERACTIONS: Additive CNS depression with ethanol and many other drugs, induction of hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes

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Secobarbital
Pentobarbital
Phenobarbital
(Barbiturates in general)

Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interactions

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Newer hypnotics

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Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Zolpidem

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Eszopiclone

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Newer hypnotic

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Zaleplon

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Newer hypnotic

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Zolpidem

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Newer hypnotic

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Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Zolpidem

Mechanism of action

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Bind selectively to a subgroup of GABA(A) receptors, acting like benzodiazepines to enhance membrane hyperpolarization

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Bind selectively to a subgroup of GABA(A) receptors, acting like benzodiazepines to enhance membrane hyperpolarization

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Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Zolpidem

Mechanism of action

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Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Zolpidem

Effects

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Rapid onset of hypnosis with few amnestic effects or day-after psychomotor depression or somnolence

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Rapid onset of hypnosis with few amnestic effects or day-after psychomotor depression or somnolence

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Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Zolpidem

Effects

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Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Zolpidem

Clinical applications

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Sleep disorders, especially those categorized by difficulty in falling asleep

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Sleep disorders, especially those categorized by difficulty in falling asleep

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Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Zolpidem

Clinical applications

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Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Zolpidem

Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interactions

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Oral activity, short half-lives, CYP substrates. TOXICITY: extensions of CNS depressant effects, dependence liability, INTERACTIONS: Additive CNS depression with ethanol and many other drugs

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Oral activity, short half-lives, CYP substrates. TOXICITY: extensions of CNS depressant effects, dependence liability, INTERACTIONS: Additive CNS depression with ethanol and many other drugs

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Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Zolpidem

Pharmacokinetics, Toxicities, Interactions

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