Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics

Question 1

Xanax

Answer 1

Generic Name: Alprazolam
Class: Benzodiazepines
Indications: Anxiety
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol; May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use (BW)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 2

Librium

Answer 2

Generic Name: Chlordiazepoxide
Class: Benzodiazepines
Indications: Alcohol withdrawal; Anxiety
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol; May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use (BW)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 3

Klonopin

Answer 3

Generic Name: Clonazepam
Class: Benzodiazepines
Indications: Anxiety
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol; May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use (BW)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 4

Valium

Answer 4

Generic Name: Diazepam
Class: Benzodiazepines
Indications: Alcohol withdrawal; Anxiety
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol; May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use (BW)
Dosage Forms: Injectable, Intranasal, Oral liquid, oral solid, rectal

Question 5

Ativan

Answer 5

Generic Name: Lorazepam
Class: Benzodiazepines
Indications: Anxiety; Insomnia; Procedural sedation
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol; May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use (BW)
Dosage Forms: Injectable, Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 6

Versed

Answer 6

Generic Name: Midazolam
Class: Benzodiazepines
Indications: Anxiety; Procedural sedation
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol; May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use (BW)
Dosage Forms: Injectable, Intranasal, Oral solid

Question 7

Restoril

Answer 7

Generic Name: Temazepam
Class: Benzodiazepines
Indications: Insomnia
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol; May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use (BW)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 8

Halcion

Answer 8

Generic Name: Triazolam
Class: Benzodiazepines
Indications: Insomnia
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert med; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol; May cause withdrawal if stopped abruptly with prolonged use (BW)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 9

Lunesta

Answer 9

Generic Name: Eszopiclone
Class: Sedative-Hypnotics
Indications: Insomnia
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 10

Melatonin

Answer 10

Generic Name: Melatonin
Class: Sedative - Hypnotics
Indications: Insomnia; Jet lag
Special Considerations: Interacts with other sedating meds (opioids, etc) and alcohol
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 11

Rozerem

Answer 11

Generic Name: Ramelteon
Class: Sedative-Hypnotics
Indications: Insomnia
Special Considerations: Avoid taking with high-fat meals; High alert med; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc); and alcohol
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 12

Sonata

Answer 12

Generic Name: Zaleplon
Class: Sedative-Hypnotics
Indications: Insomnia
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 13

Ambien

Answer 13

Generic Name: Zolpidem
Class: Sedative-Hypnotics
Indications: Insomnia
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Beers med; High alert; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
Dosage Forms: Inhalation, Oral solid

Question 14

Belsomra

Answer 14

Generic Name: Suvorexant
Class: Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists (DORAs)
Indications: Insomnia
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); High alert; Interacts with other sedating meds (muscle relaxants, opioids, etc) and alcohol
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 15

Buspar

Answer 15

Generic Name: Buspirone
Class: Misc. Anxiolytics
Indications: Anxiety
Special Considerations: High alert med; Interacts with other sedating meds (opioids, etc) and grapefruit
Dosage Forms: Oral solid