GABA receptor effects
FREnzodiazepine: FREquency
BarbiDURATes: DURATion
Major inhibitory neurotransmitter
GABA, Glycine
Major excitatiry neurotransmitter
Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid
Which benzodiazepine has the longest half-life?
Chlordiazepoxide has longest half-life (36-200 hours) and the longest spelling (many letters)
Which drugs are considered date-rape druges?
Alcohol (most common)
Flunitrazepam (rohypnol)
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate
Thiopental
TAYOpental = TAYO agad (shortest acting)
Zolpidem
zzZZzzZZzzZZzz (sleep)
(Zolpidem, Zaleplon = Zleep disorders
Buspirone
Buspirone for Busy People (Always Anxious) BuSPirone like your BenzodiaSePine