Anxiolytics Flashcards
(26 cards)
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Benzo; GABA A
Buspirone (Buspar)
5HT1A Partial agonist; anxiety
Clobazam (Onfi)
Less sedating Benzo; AED
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Benzo; GABA A modulator
Diazepam (Valium)
Benzo; GABA-A modulator
Eszopicolone (Lunesta)
GABA-A modulator sleep aid
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Benzo; GABA-A modulator
Temazepam (Restoril)
Benzo; GABA-A modulator
Zolpidem (Ambien)
GABA-A modulator sleep aid
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Inhibits voltage gated Na+ channels
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Inhibits voltage gated Na+ channels
Divalproex (Depakote)
Multiple MOA; increases GABA levels by decreasing degradation; inhibits voltage gated Na+ channels
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Inhibits Ca2+ channels; increases GABA, decreases glutamate
Lacosamide (Vimpat)
Inhibits voltage gated Na+ channels
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Inhibits voltage gated Na+ channels
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
MOA unknown; may prevent glutamate release
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Barbiturate; GABA-A modulator; sedative/hypnotic
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Inhibits voltage gated Na+ channels
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
Neuropathic pain; increases GABA, inhibits Ca2+ channels
Topiramate (Topamax)
Migraine prophylaxis; multiple MOA
Benztropine (Cogentin)
PD; centrally-active muscarinic receptor antagonist
Carbidopa/Levodopa (Sinemet)
PD; Dopamine precursor
Donepezil (Aricept)
AD; reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Memantine (Namenda)
AD; Glutamate NMDA antagonist