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Sleep Disorder Treatment Flashcards

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Goals of Therapy

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Promote patient’s ability to fall sleep, maintain sleep, & awaken refreshed
Meds as short a time as possible
Use minimal dose with least amount of SE

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Types of Benzodiazepines

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Alprazolam (Xanax)
Estazolam (ProSom)
Flurazepam (Dalmane)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Quazepam (Doral)
Temazepam (Restoril)
Triazolam (Halcion)
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MOA of Benzodiazepines

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Facilitate the effects of GABA in the ascending reticular activating system

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Examples of Short Acting Benzodiazepines

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Triazolam (Halcion)

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What are short acting benzodiazepines used for?

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Difficulty falling asleep

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Examples of Intermediate Acting Benzodiazepines

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Temazepam (Restoril)

Estazolam (ProSom)

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What are intermediate acting benzodiazepines used for?

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Trouble maintaining or staying asleep

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Examples of Long Acting Benzodiazepines

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Flurazepam (Dalmane)

Quazepam (Doral)

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What are long acting benzodiazepines used for?

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Trouble falling asleep

Maintaining sleep

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Benzodiazepine SE

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Drowsiness
Impaired motor function
Prolonged use can lead to physical dependency
Confusion
Shakiness
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Interactions with Benzodiazepines

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Alcohol

Low-dose contraceptives: benzo’s not cleared as quickly

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Contraindications of Benzodiazepines

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Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
Pregnancy
Lactation

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What were benzodiazepine receptor agonists developed for?

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Improve the safety profile of barbiturate-type compounds

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Half-life of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists

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5 hours

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Examples of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists

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Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Zaleplon (Sonata)

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MOA of Eszopiclone (Lunesta)

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Interacts with GABA receptors located near benzodiazepine receptors

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What affects the absorption of eszopiclone (Lunesta)?

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High fat meals

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When does eszopiclone (Lunesta) peak?

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Within 1 hour

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What is the half-life of eszopiclone (Lunesta)?

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5-7 hours

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Eszopiclone (Lunesta) SE

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Headache
Dry mouth
Dizziness
Unpleasant taste in mouth

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Contraindications for Eszopiclone (Lunesta)

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Hypersensitivity

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Pregnancy Category of Eszopiclone (Lunesta)

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Pregnancy C

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MOA of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)

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Modulates the GABA receptors to suppress neurons

Sedation & relaxation

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Who needs a decreased dose of zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)?

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Elderly

Women

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Half-life of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)

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2.5 hours

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Onset of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)

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30 minutes

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Duration of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)

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6-8 hours

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Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR) SE

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Morning drowsiness
Hangover effect
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
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Contraindications of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)

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Hypersensitivity

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Pregnancy Category of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)

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Pregnancy C

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MOA of Zaleplon (Sonata)

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Interacts with GABA-BZ omega 1 receptor
Sedation
Relaxation
Anti-convulsant activity

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What is the 2nd line for falling asleep?

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Zaleplon (Sonata)

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Duration of Zaleplon (Sonata)

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5 hours

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Onset of Zleplon (Sonata)

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Within 1 hour

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Half-life of Zaleplon (Sonata)

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1 hour

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Zaleplon (Sonata) SE

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Back or chest pain
Migraine
Constipation
Dry mouth
Nervousness
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Contraindications of Zaleplon (Sonata)

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Hypersensitivity

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Pregnancy Category of Zaleplon (Sonata)

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Pregnancy C

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MOA of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Acts as CNS depressant

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Contraindications of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Hypersensitivity

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Pregnancy Category of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Pregnancy B

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) SE

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Excessive daytime drowsiness
Impaired psychomotor function
Dry mouth
Delirium
Anti-cholinergic effect
Constipation
Urinary retention
43
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Examples of Antidepressants Used for Insomnia

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Imipramine (Tofranil)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil)
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)

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Newer Antidepressant Agents

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Neazodone hydrochloride (Serzone)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
45
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MOA of Doxepin (Silenor)

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Antagonizes histamine receptor

Increases synaptic concentrations of serotonin & norepinephrine in the CNS

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Doxepin (Silenor) SE

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Drowsiness
Dizziness
Constipation
Blurred vision

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How long after eating does one need to wait to take doxepin (Silenor)?

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Contraindications of Doxepin (Silenor)

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Glaucoma
Urinary retention
Constipation

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Black Box Warning of Doxepin (Silenor)

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Suicide thinking/behavior

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Pregnancy Category of Doxepin (Silenor)

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Pregnancy C

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MOA of Trazodone

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Inhibits repute of serotonin
Causes adrenoreceptor subsensitivity
Induces change in 5-HT presynaptic receptor adrenoreceptors
Block histamine receptors

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Onset of Trazodone

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Half-life of Trazodone

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7-9 hours

Longer in obese patients

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Trazodone SE

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Dizziness
Drowsiness
Blurred vision
Confusion

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Contraindications of Trazodone

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Use of MAOI’s

Patients receiving linezolid or IV methylene blue

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Pregnancy Category of Trazodone

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Pregnancy C

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Black Box Warning for Trazodone

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Suicidal thoughts

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MOA Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Increases synaptic concentration of serotonin and/or norepinephrine in CNS

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Half-life of Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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13-36 hours

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Amitriptyline (Elavil) SE

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Sedation
Dizziness
Headache
Weight gain
Sexual SE
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Contraindications of Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Hx of MI

MAOI’s

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Pregnancy Category of Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Pregnancy C

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Black Box Warning for Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Suicidal thoughts

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MOA of Ramelteon (Rozerem)

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Potent, selective agonist of melatonin receptors MT1 & MT2 within the suprachiasmic nucleus of the hypothalamus

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Half-life of Ramelteon (Rozerem)

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Ramelteon (Rozerem) SE

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Somnolence
Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea
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Contraindications for Ramelteon (Rozerem)

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Fluvoxamine (Luvox)

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Pregnancy Category of Ramelteon (Rozerem)

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Pregnancy C

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Melatonin Agonist

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Ramelteon (Rozerem)

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Orexin Receptor Antagonist

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Suvorexant (Belsomra)

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MOA of Suvorexant (Belsomra)

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Blocks binding of wake-promoting neuropeptides orexin A & orexin B to receptors OZ1R & OX2R
AKA: Blocks wakening of the patient

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Duration of Suvorexant (Belsomra)

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When can you not take Suvorexant (Belsomra)?

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Immediately after a meal

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Half-life of Suvorexant (Belsomra)

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Onset of Suvorexant (Belsomra)

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30 minutes

76
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Suvorexant (Belsomra) SE

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Drowsiness
Headache
Abnormal dreams
Lower extremity weakness
Cough
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Contraindications of Suvorexant (Belsomra)

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Narcolepsy

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Pregnancy Category of Suvorexant (Belsomra)

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Pregnancy C

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Medications for Insomnia

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Alprazolam (Xanax)
Estazolam (ProSom)
Flurazepam (Dalmane)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Quazepam (Doral)
Temazepam (Restoril)
Triazolam (Halcion)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil)
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Nefazodone hydrochloride (Serzone)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Doxepin (Silenor)
Trazodone
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Suvorexant (Belsomra)
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First Line Narcolepsy Medication

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Modafinil (Provigil)/Armodafinil (Nuvigil)

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MOA of Modafinil (Provigil)/Armodafinil (Nuvigil)

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Not well understood

May increase dopaminergic signaling

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Modafinil (Provigil)/Armodafinil (Nuvigil) SE

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Headache
Nausea
Nervousness
Dry mouth

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Contraindications of Modafinil (Provigil)/Armodafinil (Nuvigil)

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Hypersensitivity

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Pregnancy Category Modafinil (Provigil)/Armodafinil (Nuvigil)

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Pregnancy C

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Second Line Narcolepsy Medication

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Dextroamphetamine

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MOA of Dextroamphetamine

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Not well understood
Stimulates CNS activity
Blocks reuptake & increases release of norepinephrine & dopamine in extra neuronal space

87
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Dextroamphetamine SE

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HTN
Anorexia
Addiction

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Pregnancy Category of Dextroamphetamine

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Pregnancy C

89
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Black Box of Dextroamphetamine

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High abuse potential

Cardiac events

90
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Medication for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

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MOA of Melatonin

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Prepares the body for sleep

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Melatonin SE

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Abnormal heartbeat
Dizziness
Fatigue

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Medications for Movement Disorders

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Carbidopa-levadopa (Sinemet)
Pramipexole (Mirapex)
Ropinirole (Requip)
Rotigotine (Neupro)
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) SE

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Sleepiness

GI problems

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Examples of Dopamine Agonists for Movement Disorders

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Pramipexole (Mirapex)
Ropinirole (Requip)
Rotigotine (Neupro)

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MOA of Dopamine Agonists

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Stimulating of postsynaptic dopamine D2-type receptors within the caudate putamen in the brain

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Dopamine Agonist SE

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Nausea
Lightheadedness
Stuffiness
Edema
Daytime sleepiness
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Pregnancy Category of Dopamine Agonists

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Pregnancy C

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MOA of Gabapentin (Neurontin)

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Thought to reduce presynaptic GABA release

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Gabapentin (Neurontin) SE

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Fatigue
Dizziness
Blurred vision

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Pregnancy Category for Gabapentin (Neurontin)

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Pregnancy C

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