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Antianxiety medications are also called what 2 things?

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  1. Sedative hyponotics
  2. Minor tranquilizers

**These are low potency compounds used to treat anxiety and neurosis

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Which drugs account for 75% of 100 million prescriptions written for sedatives/tranquilizers?

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1. dizepam (Valium)

  1. chlordizepoxide (Librium)
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All benzodiazepines (BDZ) have same basic structure:

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  • 2 nitrogens “diazo”
  • Benzene ring = binds to GABA receptors
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Popular BDZ drugs =

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  1. chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

2. diazepam (Valium)

3. lorazepam (Ativan)

  1. oxazepam (Serax)

5. alprazolam (Xanax)

  1. triazolam (Halcion)

7. midazolam (Versed) = “dazzle”

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Which popular BDZ drug is used for preoperative sedation and inudction of general anesthesia?

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midazolam (Versed)

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T or F, Benzodiazepines were originally not thought of to be addictive. Now, these are known to be highly addictive

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True

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What schedule are Benzodiazepines?

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Schedule IV/V opiates in the U.S. due to their abuse potential.

  • Complicated by the fact that tolearnce develops to these drugs requiring increasingly higher doses = contributes to addiction
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Benzodiazepines produce 3 distinct effects:

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1. Effects on behavior

2. Anticonvulsant effects

3. Muscle relaxation

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How do Benzodiazepines effect behavior

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  1. Reduces aggression and hostility
  2. Reduce other symptoms of non-specific CNS depression

(Anxiety reduction, Drowsiness/depression)

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Low doses of Benzodiazepines have what effect on behavior? High doses?

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Anxiety reduction at low doses

Drowsiness/depression at high doses

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Which two drugs prevent and arrest local anesthetic-induced seizures in dentistry?

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1. diazepam (Valium)

2. midazolam (Versed)

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How is diazepam and midazolam administered?

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Slowly by IV (diazepam 5 mg/minute or midazolam 1 mg/minute)

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Which drugs are most potent at muscle relaxation?

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1. diazepam (Valium)

2. chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

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Describe how Benzos cause muscle relaxation

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Depresses motor nerve and muscle function in both healthy persons and in patients suffering from skeletal muscle disorders

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Where are the receptor sites for BDZ found?

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In the CNS

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Describe the mechanism of action of BDZs

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BDZ affect the concentration of most neurotransmitters, including GABA.

  • When GABA receptor is activated, the Cl- channel opens, allowing Cl- influx, membrane hyperpolarization and neuronal inhibition. BDZ facilitate GABA action and “indirectly” increase inhibitory neurotransmission resulting from GABA

**Extra: BDZ increase frequency at which Cl- channels open in response to GABA

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T or F, GABA receptor embedded in neuronal plasma membranes, locate at synapse = binds both GABA and BDZ

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True - Presence of GABA enhances binding of BDZ

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Binding to GABA receptor sites is:

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  1. Rapid
  2. Reversible
  3. Stereospecific
  4. Saturable
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Describe the body’s handling of BDZs

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1. Most have very long half-lives

2. Most are metabolized to active compounds

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BDZs have long half-lives so repeated dosing results in accumulation of the drug in the body. However, there is one drug that is metabolized rapidly to INACTIVE compounds = no significant accumulation. Which drug is it?

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lorazepam (Ativan)

** A good choice for dentistry

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Use of BDZs in Medicine

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  1. Relief of anxiety
  2. Skeletal muscle relaxation = muscle strains
  3. Hypnotic to treat insomnia = induces sleep
  4. Treat withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism = helps alcoholic through initial withdrawal effects
  5. Pre-operative medication = used to decrease apprehension
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Use of BDZs in Dentistry

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  1. Reduce pre-operative anxiety
    - diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), triazolam (Halcion)
  2. IV sedative and amnesiac
  3. Emergency intervention for seizures
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Adverse Effects of BDZs

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  1. CNS depression (Fatigue, drowsiness
  2. Xerostomia
  3. Abuse and addiction
  4. Additive effects with other CNS depressants especially alcohol
  5. Dangerous drug interaction (Alcohol and BDZ)
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If a patient is taking BDZs, how does this affect your dosage of opiates?

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Reduce dose of opiates by 1/3 of normal dose when a BDZ is added (diazepam)

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T or F, There is no drug interaction between BDZ and Alcohol. Patients are safe in consuming alcohol while on these medications
False, This is a dangerous drug interaction! Results in severe CNS depression that may be DEADLY. Results in significant respiratory depression. - Because of the long half-life, teach your patients to avoid alcohol when using these medications.
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What is buspirone (BuSpar) used for and its mechanism of action
- Used for management of generalized anxiety disorder - Mechanism is unknown --\> Binds serotonin receptors without affecting BDZ-GABA receptors
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Many dental drug interactions increase the concentration of buspirone - what drugs should you avoid with concurrent use?
1. ciprofloxacin 2. clarithromycin 3. erythromycin 4. doxycycline 5. systemic antifungals - RED Flag Drugs in dentistry
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Anti-anxiety medications together with what other drug class causes xerostomia?
Antidepressant
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Older term for major tranquilizers or antipsychotic medications
neuroleptic drugs
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Major Tranquilizers are used in the treatment of: (6)
1. Psychotic disorders (Schizophrenia, paranoia) 2. Acute delirium and dementia 3. Manic episodes during induction of lithium 4. Movement disorders - Huntington's disease, Tourette's syndrome, Ballismus 5. Intractable hiccups 6. Severe nausea and vomiting
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Major Tranquilizers bind to a variety of receptors and act as what?
Antagonists
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Name the 6 receptors that Major Tranquilizers bind to
1. dopaminergic 2. alpha1 and alpha2 adrenergic 3. serotonergic (5-HT) 4. muscarinic 5. H1 histamine 6. sigma opioid
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Name the three major effects of major tranquilizers and how their effects are believed to occur?
1. Antipsychotic action = blockage in prefrontal cortex and limbic areas 2. Extrapyramidal side effects = blockade in basal ganglia 3. Antiemetic effects = blockade in chemoreceptor trigger zone of the medulla \*\*Blockade of dopaminergic transmission in various areas of brain is thought to be responsible for their major effects
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What is the Dopaminergic hypothesis of Schizophrenia?
Overactivity of dopaminergic system - thus, antipsychotic medications reduce dopaminergic activity by blocking D2 receptors
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T or F, All major tranquilizers are strong D2 dopamine receptor antagonists and effective doses (potency) are indirectly proportional to their D2 antagonism
False, directly proportional - Exception: cloxapine (Clozaril) = low D2 antagonism; effective dose is lower than is expected
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Primary site for dopaminergic neurons
Striatum - Most tranquilizer drugs work here - Antipsychotics occupy \>70% of striatal D2 sites - clozapine occupies only 30% - \*\*Also in Limbic system and prefrontal cortex - likely sites for curative actions of clozapine, where this drug occupies the same high percentage of D2 receptors as other antipsychotics.
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What are the problems with the Dopaminergic Hypothesis of Schizophrenia
- Receptors are blocked within 2-4 hours after drug administration, but **therapeutic activity requires several weeks of treatment to achieve full effect** - Therapeutic effects is related to slow-developing depolarization block of dopaminergic neurons - Schizophrenia is also associated with alterations in structure of neurons in prefrontal cortex and limbic system
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Dopamine is involved in:
1. Neurotransmission 2. Regulation of neuronal morpholoy
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How are Major Tranquilizers administered?
Administered orally or by IM
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Maximal concentration in blood for major tranquilizers occurs when? What is the half-life?
- Maximal concentration in blood is achieved 2-4 hours after oral adminsitration and within 30-4- minutes after IM - Half-life = 18-40 hours - Once daily dosing - All durgs have similar efficacy
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Side Effects of Major Tranquilizers:
1. Akathisia = restless legs syndrome - caused by D2 receptor blockage in basal ganglia 2. Dystonia = sustained muscular contraction 3. Tardive Dyskinesia - abnormal movements, particularly of face and tongue, but may also be of trunk and limbs
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Sedation and autonimc side effects of major tranquilizers are caused by what?
blockade of histamine, cholinergic and adrenergic receptors - orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision, dry mouth, nasal congestion, constipation, urinary retention
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T or F, Most extrapyramidal side effects of major tranquilizers are treatable with antiadrenergic drugs
False, anticholinergic drugs
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Extrapyramidal side effects of antipsychotics
Parkinsonism - akinesia (difficulties in initiating movment), tremor, rigidity Caused by blockage of D2 receptors in basal ganglia
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T or F, Antipsychotics are highly addictive and have a low therapeutic index
False, Not addictive and have a HIGH therapeutic index
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Antipsychotics potentiate CNS effects of :
Sedatives **Analgesics** Antihistamines
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T or F, Antipsychotics potentiate the respiratory depression caused by opioids
True
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Which other drug classes have this drug interaction with antipsychotics: - Decrease absorption of antipsychotics - Decrease plasma levels of antipsychotics - Antipyschotics may alter efficacy of this medication
- Antacids - Anticonvulsants - Antihypertensive
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Typical Antipsychotics:
clorpromazine (Thorazine) haloperidol (Haldol) prochlorperazine (Compro, Compazine)
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Atypical Antipsychotics
**- aripiprazole (Abilify)** **- clozapine (Clozaril)** **- risperdone (Risperdal)**
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3 Critical points for dentist regarding antipsychotics
1. May cause hematologic disturbances = check white blood cell counts 2. May alter QT interval of heart (caution with epinephrine; risk for arrhythmias) 3. Cause extrapyramidal effects (movement disorders) - bruxism, Tardive dyskinesia

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