Anxiety, Insomnia, Sedation, Depression Flashcards
(25 cards)
antianxiety aka
anxiolytics
drugs that are CNS depressants + function in sleep and reduce anxiety
sedative-hypnotics
what type of medication is a benzo
sedative hyponotic
are SSRI sedative?
no
how long do SSRI’s take to be effective
4-6 weeks
describe the hyperarounsal state
panic restlessness tremors palpitations hyperventilation
___ medications are contraindicated in pts w/ sleep apnea
benzos
What is the duration that benzos are used for anxiety for
4 months
How long are benzos used for insomnia
3 weeks
benzo antidote
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
the only non-benzo anti-anxiety drug
busprione (BuSpar)
Sleep Aide: “knock out drug”
chloral hydrate - (Noctec)
Sleep Aide: Non-benzo hypnotic
chloral hydrate (noctec) and Eszpiclone (lunesta)
Sleep Aide: CNS depression components
Eszpiclone (lunesta)
lunesta
non-benzo sedative hypnotic
has CNS depression compnonets
Sleep Aide: melatonin receptor agonist
Rozerem (Ramelteon)
SE of Ambien and Sonata
sleep walking
sleep eating
sleep driving
Sleep Aide: Anti-histamine
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
anti- histamine will make u drowsy
Sleep Aide- Orexin Receptor Agonist
What type of drug is it
Suvorexant Belsomra
Sedative hyponotic
(THINK: SOB suvorexant Belsomra Orexin)
Smoking cessation: affects nicotine receptor-partial agonist
chantix
What are mood stabilizers used for?
stabilize mood
deep neuropathic pain
anti-convulsants - seizures and convulsions
sedative hypnotics
CNS depressants
function in sleep
anxiety
What type of illness does buSpar treat?
anxiety
its a nonbenzo
types of mood stabilizers
anticonvulsants
lithium
zyprexa
