Anxiolytics Flashcards
1
Q
benzodiazapines
A
promote GABA efficiency act fast used seizures and ETOH withdrawal CNS depressant short term
2
Q
benzo meds
A
diazepam (Valium) lorazepam (Ativan) alprazolam (Xanax) usually end in -lam or -pam chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
3
Q
benzo s/e
A
decreased HR, RR, BP, LOC drowsiness dizzy weakness slurred speech lack of balance/coordination
4
Q
non-benzos
A
buspirone (Buspar) doesn't effect GABA 2-4 wks to work no dependency works on 5HT
5
Q
buspirone (Buspar) s/e
A
ha dizzy drowsiness nausea nervous or excited
