Sedatives, Anxiolytics and Hypnotics Flashcards
Sleep, Sedation for a procedure, Seizure control
Sedatives, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics
Sedatives-
Sleep, Anxiety, Seizures, Sedation for a procedure
Sedatives, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics
Anxiolytics-
Purely intended for Sleep
Sedatives, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics
Hypnotics-
phenobarbital/methohexital ◦
Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Other Sedatives:
Barbiturates
Primidone
Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Other Sedatives
Barbiturates
diazepam, temazepam
Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Other Sedatives
Benzodiazepines
midazolam
Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Other Sedatives
Benzodiazepines
Chlordiazepoxide
Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Other Sedatives
Benzodiazepines
Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Other Sedatives
Other Sedatives:
1 risk >Respiratory depression
Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Other Sedatives
Barbiturates
USED TO TREAT ◦ Seizures Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma”
Phenobarbital
Primidone
Anesthesia
Phenobarbital
Primidone
Methohexital
“Phenobarbital Coma”
Methohexital
Alcohol withdrawal
Phenobarbital
Primidone
Methohexital
“Phenobarbital Coma”
◦ “Phenobarbital Coma”
seizures only
Phenobarbital
Primidone
Methohexital
“Phenobarbital Coma”
Primidone
(precursortophenobarbital)
Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma” diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
Primidone
Potentiate/amplifies the actions of GABA (gamma-amino-butyric acid), and directly mimic GABA (prolongs duration of chloride channel opening
Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma” diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
Methohexital
Phenobarbital
Primidone
ADVERSE EFFECTS
◦ Respiratory Depression
◦ #1 risk and reason why not commonly prescribed anymore.
Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma” diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
Methohexital
Phenobarbital
Primidone
CNS Depression
Confusion, drowsiness
Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma” diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
Methohexital
Phenobarbital
Primidone
paradoxical reactions (hyperactivity/anxiety)
Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma” diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
Methohexital Phenobarbital Primidone diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide
Cardiovascular
◦ sedative doses can cause lower BP (vasodilation) and HR
◦ toxic doses cause profound hypotension and shock
Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma” diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
Methohexital Phenobarbital Primidone diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide
Which should monitor for the following drugs- Methohexita, Phenobarbital, Primidone
MONITORING
◦ Watch respiratory rate
◦ Heart rate
◦ Blood pressure
All
TOXICITY- can present with hypotension, respiratory depression, CNS disturbances like nystagmus, ataxia
Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma” diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
Phenobarbital
Primidone
Methohexital
DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS
◦ These are CYP450 INDUCERS
Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma” diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
Phenobarbital
Primidone
Methohexital
REDUCES REM Sleep
Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma” diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
Phenobarbital
Primidone
Methohexital
commonly used for sedation for procedures
Phenobarbital
Primidone
Methohexital
Methohexital-
commonly used for seizures and alcohol withdrawal
Phenobarbital
Primidone
Methohexital
Phenobarbital-
only for seizures
Phenobarbital
Primidone
Methohexital
Primidone- only for seizures
PANIC ATTACKS, PRN USAGE- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHRONIC THERAPY
Phenobarbital Primidone Methohexital “Phenobarbital Coma” diazepam, temazepam midazolam Chlordiazepoxide Opioids (Fentanyl), Propofol, Ketamine
diazepam, temazepam
midazolam
Chlordiazepoxide
Anxiety, MuscleSpasms ,Seizures(DiaSTAT®)
Diazepam
Midazolam
Temazepam
Chlordiazepoxide
Diazepam
Procedural-conscious sedation, anesthesia
Diazepam
Midazolam
Temazepam
Chlordiazepoxide
Midazolam