CNS Depressants Flashcards
(22 cards)
Benzodiazepines (-azepam) (-azolam) : Drug Names
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Midazolam (Versed)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Diazepam (Valium)
Benzodiazepines : Reason for Taking
anxiety
alcohol withdrawal
pain disorders
seizures/sedation
Benzodiazepines : Action
thought to enhance GABA
Benzodiazepines : Contraindications
pregnancy
narrow-angle glaucoma
Benzodiazepines : Adverse Reactions
drowsiness
loss of coordination
dry mouth
constipation
Benzodiazepines : Routes
IV
PO
Non-Benzodiazepines : Drug Names
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Non-Benzodiazepines : Reason for Taking
Insomnia
Non-Benzodiazepines : Action
binds to neuroreceptors that slow brain activity
Non-Benzodiazepines : Contraindications
kidney disease
opioids
benzodiazepines
alcohol
Non-Benzodiazepines : Adverse Reactions
decreased LOC
confusion
short term memory loss
Non-Benzodiazepines : Routes
PO
Muscle Relaxants : Drug Names
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Muscle Relaxants : Reason for Taking
muscle spasms
multiple sclerosis
cerebral palsy
orthopedic surgeries
Muscle Relaxants : Adverse Reactions
weakness
fatigue
drowsiness
Muscle Relaxants : Routes
PO
CNS Stimulants (-triptans) : Drug Names
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
CNS Stimulants : Reason for Taking
migraines
CNS Stimulants : Action
stimulates 5-HT1 receptors in cerebral arteries causing vasoconstriction
helps decrease the production fo inflammatory neuropeptides
CNS Stimulants : Contraindications
marked sedation
CNS Stimulants : Adverse Reactions
dizziness
drowsiness
nausea
fatigue
CNS Stimulants : Routes
PO
SL
SubQ
nasal spray
