Sleep Disorder Treatment Flashcards
Goals of Therapy
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
Types of Benzodiazepines
Alprazolam (Xanax) Estazolam (ProSom) Flurazepam (Dalmane) Lorazepam (Ativan) Quazepam (Doral) Temazepam (Restoril) Triazolam (Halcion)
MOA of Benzodiazepines
Facilitate the effects of GABA in the ascending reticular activating system
Examples of Short Acting Benzodiazepines
Triazolam (Halcion)
What are short acting benzodiazepines used for?
Difficulty falling asleep
Examples of Intermediate Acting Benzodiazepines
Temazepam (Restoril)
Estazolam (ProSom)
What are intermediate acting benzodiazepines used for?
Trouble maintaining or staying asleep
Examples of Long Acting Benzodiazepines
Flurazepam (Dalmane)
Quazepam (Doral)
What are long acting benzodiazepines used for?
Trouble falling asleep
Maintaining sleep
Benzodiazepine SE
Drowsiness Impaired motor function Prolonged use can lead to physical dependency Confusion Shakiness
Interactions with Benzodiazepines
Alcohol
Low-dose contraceptives: benzo’s not cleared as quickly
Contraindications of Benzodiazepines
Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
Pregnancy
Lactation
What were benzodiazepine receptor agonists developed for?
Improve the safety profile of barbiturate-type compounds
Half-life of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
5 hours
Examples of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Zaleplon (Sonata)
MOA of Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Interacts with GABA receptors located near benzodiazepine receptors
What affects the absorption of eszopiclone (Lunesta)?
High fat meals
When does eszopiclone (Lunesta) peak?
Within 1 hour
What is the half-life of eszopiclone (Lunesta)?
5-7 hours
Eszopiclone (Lunesta) SE
Headache
Dry mouth
Dizziness
Unpleasant taste in mouth
Contraindications for Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy Category of Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Pregnancy C
MOA of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)
Modulates the GABA receptors to suppress neurons
Sedation & relaxation
Who needs a decreased dose of zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)?
Elderly
Women
Half-life of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)
2.5 hours
Onset of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)
30 minutes
Duration of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)
6-8 hours
Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR) SE
Morning drowsiness Hangover effect Headache Dizziness Nausea
Contraindications of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy Category of Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR)
Pregnancy C
MOA of Zaleplon (Sonata)
Interacts with GABA-BZ omega 1 receptor
Sedation
Relaxation
Anti-convulsant activity
What is the 2nd line for falling asleep?
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Duration of Zaleplon (Sonata)
5 hours
Onset of Zleplon (Sonata)
Within 1 hour
Half-life of Zaleplon (Sonata)
1 hour
Zaleplon (Sonata) SE
Back or chest pain Migraine Constipation Dry mouth Nervousness
Contraindications of Zaleplon (Sonata)
Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy Category of Zaleplon (Sonata)
Pregnancy C
MOA of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Acts as CNS depressant
Contraindications of Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Hypersensitivity