Sedative-hyponotic Drugs Flashcards

1
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GABA receptor effects

A

FREnzodiazepine: FREquency

BarbiDURATes: DURATion

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2
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Major inhibitory neurotransmitter

A

GABA, Glycine

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3
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Major excitatiry neurotransmitter

A

Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid

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4
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Which benzodiazepine has the longest half-life?

A

Chlordiazepoxide has longest half-life (36-200 hours) and the longest spelling (many letters)

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5
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Which drugs are considered date-rape druges?

A

Alcohol (most common)

Flunitrazepam (rohypnol)

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate

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6
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Thiopental

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TAYOpental = TAYO agad (shortest acting)

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7
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Zolpidem

A

zzZZzzZZzzZZzz (sleep)

(Zolpidem, Zaleplon = Zleep disorders

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Buspirone

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Buspirone for Busy People (Always Anxious) BuSPirone like your BenzodiaSePine

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