Anxiolytics and Hypnotic Drugs 1 (other)

Question 1

What type of medication is Buspirone?

Answer 1

Tranquilizer, a serotonin receptor agonist

Buspirone is used primarily in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Question 2

What is the brand name for Zolpidem?

Answer 2

Ambien

Zolpidem is commonly prescribed for short-term treatment of sleep disorders.

Question 3

What class of medication does Zolpidem belong to?

Answer 3

Sedative-hypnotic

Sedative-hypnotics are used to induce sleep and are often prescribed for insomnia.

Question 4

Zolpidem binds to which type of receptor?

Answer 4

Benzodiazepine receptor

While Zolpidem is not a benzodiazepine, it acts on similar receptors in the brain.

Question 5

Name other Anxiolytics

Answer 5

Buspirone
Zolpidem