Sedatives - Hypnotic Flashcards
1
Q
Barbiturates
A
- More powerful as a sedative than a treatment for anxiety
- Gradual tolerance to the sedative effect of the drug requires higher and higher doses
2
Q
Adverse effects of barbiturates
A
- Lethargy
- Cardiovascular and respiratory depression
- Induction of CYP enzymes
- Interaction with alcohol increases the harmful effects
