Sedatives, Hypnotics, Anxiety. Flashcards
Purely intended for Sleep
Sedatives
Hypnotics
Anxiolytics
Hypnotics- Purely intended for Sleep
Sleep, sedation for a procedure, seizure control
Sedatives
Hypnotics
Anxiolytics
Sedatives- sleep, sedation for a procedure, seizure control
Sleep, Anxiety, Seizures, Sedation for a procedure. (medication that relieves anxiety)
Sedatives
Hypnotics
Anxiolytics
Anxiolytics- Sleep, Anxiety, Seizures, Sedation for a procedure. (medication that relieves anxiety)
Barbiturates? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Barbiturates- Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
Benzodiazepines? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Benzodiazepines- diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
Miscellaneous Anxiety Agent? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Miscellaneous Anxiety Agent:- Buspirone
Benzodiazepine- like Drugs? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Benzodiazepine- like Drugs- Zolpidem
Melatonin Agonist? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Melatonin Agonist- Ramelteon
Herbals? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Herbals- Kava, Valerian
#1 risk >Respiratory depression Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Barbiturates- Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
? = Methohexital
Seizures, Anesthesia, Alcohol withdrawal
Anesthesia = Methohexital
? = Phenobarbital
Seizures, Anesthesia, Alcohol withdrawal
Seizures = Phenobarbital,
= “Phenobarbital Coma”
Seizures, Anesthesia, Alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal = “Phenobarbital Coma”
? - only for seizures
Primidone, Phenobarbital, Methohexital
Primidone- only for seizures
Barbiturates
? commonly used for sedation for procedures
Primidone, Phenobarbital, Methohexital
Methohexital commonly used for sedation for procedures
Barbiturates
? commonly used for seizures and alcohol withdrawaL
Primidone, Phenobarbital, Methohexital
Phenobarbital commonly used for seizures and alcohol withdrawaL
Barbiturates
? = precursor to phenobarbital
Primidone, Phenobarbital, Methohexital
Primidone = precursor to phenobarbital
Barbiturates
Treat Seizures , Sedatives, Anesthesia, Alcohol withdrawal Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Barbiturates- Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
PANIC ATTACKS, PRN USAGE- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHRONIC THERAPY! Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Benzodiazepines- diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
Anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD)
Insomnia
Seizure Disorders
Muscle Spasms
Alcohol Withdrawal
Peri-Operative (anesthesia, conscious sedation)
Benzodiazepines- diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
? - Procedural- conscious sedation, anesthesia
Chlordiazepoxide, Diazepam (Valium), Midazolam (Versed), Temazepam (Restoril)
Midazolam (Versed)- Procedural- conscious sedation, anesthesia
Temazepam (Restoril)- Sleep! PRN
Chlordiazepoxide- Alcohol Withdrawal
?- Anxiety, Muscle Spasms, Seizures (DiaSTAT®)
Diazepam (Valium)- Anxiety, Muscle Spasms, Seizures (DiaSTAT®)
? - Alcohol Withdrawal
Chlordiazepoxide- Alcohol Withdrawal
? - Sleep! PRN
Temazepam (Restoril)- Sleep! PRN
Treat:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Chronic panic/anxiety attacks
Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Miscellaneous Anxiety Agent:- Buspirone
Treat:
Short term treatment of Insomnia
Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Benzodiazepine- like Drugs- Zolpidem
Melatonin Agonist- Ramelteon
Treat: Promotes sleep and decreases anxiety? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Herbals- Kava
Treat: Promotes sleep? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Herbals- Valerian
MECHANISM OF ACTION Potentiate/amplifies the actions of GABA (gamma-amino-butyric acid), and directly mimic GABA (prolongs duration of channel opening) Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
A. Barbiturates: Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
Potentiate/amplifies the actions of GABA (gamma-amino-butyric acid), does NOT directly mimic GABA Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Benzodiazepines:diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
? - can reduce anxiety, and used for Sleep/Insomnia.
MIDAZOLAM, Benzo, DIAZEPAM ONLY, Diazepam
Benzo- can reduce anxiety, and used for Sleep/Insomnia.
? is use for SEDATION for PROCEDURES- acts on hippocampus and cerebral cortex
MIDAZOLAM, Benzo, DIAZEPAM ONLY, Diazepam
MIDAZOLAM is use for SEDATION for PROCEDURES- acts on hippocampus and cerebral cortex
? - MUSCLE RELAXATION!
MIDAZOLAM, Benzo, DIAZEPAM ONLY, Diazepam
DIAZEPAM ONLY- MUSCLE RELAXATION!
? - induces muscle relaxation through effects on supraspinal motor areas
MIDAZOLAM, Benzo, DIAZEPAM ONLY, Diazepam
Diazepam - induces muscle relaxation through effects on supraspinal motor areas
MECHANISM OF ACTION Agonist at serotonin receptor? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Miscellaneous Anxiety Agent: Buspirone
this is CHRONIC therapy ONLY? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Miscellaneous Anxiety Agent: Buspirone
Takes several weeks to work (similar to anti-depressants)? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Miscellaneous Anxiety Agent: Buspirone
MECHANISM OF ACTION Agonist at the benzodiazepine Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Zolpidem– Benzodiazepine Like Agents
MECHANISM OF ACTION ? binds to the Melatonin Receptor Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Ramelteon- Melatonin Agonist
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Via GABA receptors
Herbals Kava
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Increases GABA
Herbals Valerian
Respiratory Depression◦#1 risk and reason why not commonly prescribed anymore. Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Barbiturates: Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
Cns depression Paradoxical effects- insomnia, anxiety, rage specially in children. Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Barbiturates: Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
Benzodiazepines:diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
Zolpidem– Benzodiazepine Like Agents
ADVERSE EFFECTS Profound sedation when given with CNS Depressants Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Herbals Kava, Valerian
AD E Associated with liver damage including liver failure Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Herbals Kava
AD E Caution about drowsiness Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Herbals Valerian
Cardiovascular◦sedative doses can cause lower BP (vasodilation) and HR ◦toxic doses cause profound hypotension and shock Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Barbiturates: Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
Which is more potent than the other ?
Barbiturates or Benzodiazepine
Barbiturates
Respiratory depression with high dose (IV) combined with other drugs cardiovascular- profound hypotension (IV) Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
B. Benzodiazepines:diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
E. Zolpidem– Benzodiazepine Like Agents
Tolerance- patients may need higher doses overtime to have same effect Dependency!- Very real and hard to taper off Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
B. Benzodiazepines:diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
E. Zolpidem– Benzodiazepine Like Agents
Hangover Effect Sudden stoppage- Withdrawal-=? Sudden stoppage of alcohol= ? Sudden stoppage of Benzodiazepines= ? Sudden stoppage of Barbiturates= ?
Sudden stoppage- Withdrawal- ^^ SEIZURES
Sudden stoppage of alcohol= seizures
Sudden stoppage of Benzodiazepines= seizures
Sudden stoppage of Barbiturates= seizures
ANTIDOTE/REVERSAL AGENT◦flumazenil (Romazicon®)◦
Only used in serious situations, can induce seizures due to withdrawal
ANTIDOTE/REVERSAL AGENT ? (Romazicon®)◦
Only used in serious situations, can induce seizures due to withdrawal
Naloxone
Protamine
Flumazenil
Diphenhydramine
ANTIDOTE/REVERSAL AGENT◦flumazenil (Romazicon®)◦
Only used in serious situations, can induce seizures due to withdrawal
Flumazenil
Which drug have an Hangover effect? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Benzodiazepines:diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
Zolpidem– Benzodiazepine Like Agents
ADVERSE EFFECTS serotonin Syndrome (similar to antidepressants? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
C. Miscellaneous Anxiety Agent: Buspirone
Nursing Considerations Educate about s/s of serotonin syndrome (will discuss in depression lecture) Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
C. Miscellaneous Anxiety Agent: Buspirone
? Melatonin Agonist (not a controlled substance)
Benzodiazepines, Ramelteon, Barbiturates , Zolpidem Tartrate (Ambien®)
Melatonin Agonist (not a controlled substance) Ramelteon
? Newer Agents
Less risk for respiratory Depression
Benzodiazepines, Ramelteon, Barbiturates , Zolpidem Tartrate (Ambien®)
Benzodiazepines(temazepam)- Newer Agents
Less risk for respiratory Depression
? Original Sedative/Sleep agents
High risk for Respiratory Depression
Benzodiazepines, Ramelteon, Barbiturates , Zolpidem Tartrate (Ambien®)
Barbiturates (phenobarbital)- Original Sedative/Sleep agents
High risk for Respiratory Depression
Benzodiazepine Like Agents- Stronger Hypnotic Effects vs Benzos
?
Benzodiazepines, Ramelteon, Barbiturates , Zolpidem Tartrate (Ambien®)
Less risk for respiratory Depression
Benzodiazepine Like Agents- Stronger Hypnotic Effects vs Benzos
Zolpidem Tartrate (Ambien®)
Amenorrhea, decreased libido, infertility, and galactorrhea caused by increased levels of prolactin and reduced levels of testosterone. Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Ramelteon- Melatonin Agonist
Ramelteon- Melatonin Agonist
Administer at bedtime ( ? minutes prior to bedtime)
Take on ? stomach (do not give with or immediately after a meal) alters onset
30
empty
What causes an Alcohol Witthdrawal Risk?
a. Duven- Hallucinations, SNS hyperstimulation
b. Delirium Tremens (DT’s)- Hallucinations, SNS hyperstimulation
c. Seizures- GABA vs Glutamate (too Much Glutamate)
d. Seizures- GABA vs Glutamate (too Less Glutamate)
e. Neurological Toxicity - Wernicke encephalopathy,
Korsakoff Syndrome( To much Thiamine)
g. Neurological Toxicity - Wernicke encephalopathy, Korsakoff Syndrome(To less Thiamine)
b. Delirium Tremens (DT’s)- Hallucinations, SNS hyperstimulation
c. Seizures- GABA vs Glutamate (too Much Glutamate)
g. Neurological Toxicity - Wernicke encephalopathy, Korsakoff Syndrome(To less Thiamine)
Which treats Alcohol withdrawal? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Lorazepam- Benzo Temazepam Buspirone Vitamins- Multi V., Thiamine, Folic Acid (IV) Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Chlordiazepoxide- Benzo Diazepam- Benzo Phenobarbital- Barbiturates Lorazepam- Benzo Vitamins- Multi V., Thiamine, Folic Acid (IV)
Which Treats Prevent seizures, Delirium Tremens (DT’s) (Alcohol Withdrawal) Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam Lorazepam Vitamins- Multi V., Thiamine, Folic Acid (IV)
Chlordiazepoxide- Benzo
Diazepam- Benzo
Phenobarbital- Barbiturates
Lorazepam- Benzo
Which Treats Prevent Neurological toxicity (Alcohol Withdrawal) Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam Lorazepam Vitamins- Multi V., Thiamine, Folic Acid (IV)
Vitamins- Multi V., Thiamine, Folic Acid (IV)
Which is a Banana Bag and does it include potassium? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam Lorazepam Vitamins- Multi V., Thiamine, Folic Acid (IV)
Vitamins- Multi V., Thiamine, Folic Acid (IV)
NO!
DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP450 INDUCERS- Oral contraceptives less effective. Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Barbiturates: Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
Barbiturates: Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
Induce or Reduce REM Sleep?
Reduce
TOXICITY Can present with hypotension, respiratory depression, CNS disturbances like nystagmus, ataxia Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Barbiturates: Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
Monitor blood pressure, HR, and respiratory rate. Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Barbiturates: Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
monitor blood pressure, HR, and respiratory rate, And oxygen saturation. Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Benzodiazepines:diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
Which Alter Rem Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Zolpidem Benzo Like
Is this true about Benzos Acute us = no concern for withdrawal, Chronic usage = must be tapered
Yes
Do NOT combine with other CNS depressants (meds + EtOH!, benzodiazepines, opioids,) CNS Depressents! Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Barbiturates: Methohexital, Phenobarbital and Primidone
Benzodiazepines:diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
Zolpidem Benzo Like
DO not take with Grape juice? Methohexital Chlordiazepoxide Primidone Diazepam Valerian Temazepam Buspirone Phenobarbital Zolpidem Ramelteon Kava Midazolam
Benzodiazepines:diazepam, midazolam, temazepam, chlordiazepoxide
C. Miscellaneous Anxiety Agent: Buspirone
Zolpidem Benzo Like
Re-evaluate if insomnia persists after ? week
Controlled substance (tolerance and dependence)
1
Zolpidem Benzo Like
Administer at bedtime (should have at least ? hours of time set aside)
Take on ? stomach (do not give with or immediately after a meal) alters onset
8
empty