Sleep Disorders Flashcards
Zolpidem
Ambien
GABA-A AGONIST
CIV
Helps u go to sleep 7-8 hr
Different forms of Ambien
Ambien CR-Longer half life to prevent nocturnal awakenings
Intermezzo–> PRN Sublingual tab for nocturnal awakening
ZolpiMist–>SPRAY on Tongue PRN Noct Aw.
Zaleplon
SONATA
Capsule/IV
Army NO GO
works quick but doesnt keep you asleep
Eszopiclone
LUNESTA
Similar to Ambien
Suvorexant
BELSOMRA
Orexin Inhibitor
CI Narcolepsy
Helps fall aslep
Ramelton
ROZEREM
Melatonin Agonist
Regulates Circadium rhythm not for sleep maintenance
-COPD and Apnea-
Tasimelteon
HETLIOZ
Melatonin Agonist
FDA APPROVED FOR NON-24 HOURS SLEEP-WAKE DX
Temazepam
RESTORIL
Amitriptyline
ELAVIL
Nortriptyline
PAMELOR
RLS Treatments
Pramipexole (MIRAPEX IR)
Ropinirole (REQUIP)
Rotigotine (NEUPRO)
Gabapentin (HORIZANT)
Pramipexole
MIRAPEX
DA Agonist
Lighthead/Dizzy
Gambling/Eating/Sex Addiction
RLS
Ropinirole
REQUIP
1ST LINE THERAPY
1ST FDA MED FOR RLS
Withdrawal-stiffness, fever, confusion
Rotigotine
NEUPRO
PATCH
Gambling/Sex/Food addiction
WEIGHT GAIN
Gabapentin
HORIZANT
Take at 5:00 PM*