Medications

Question 1

Medications, also known as tranquilizers or CNS depressants, that slow down brain activity and are used to calm or relieve anxiety and tension.

Answer 1

Sedatives

Question 2

Depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures. (Diazepam) Valium®, (Alprazolam) Xanax®, Halcion®, (Lorazepam) Ativan®, and Klonopin®.

Answer 2

Benzodiazepines

Question 3

A category of sedative-hypnotic medications used for treating seizure disorders, neonatal withdrawal, insomnia, preoperative anxiety, and the induction of coma to address increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
examples - amobarbital, butalbital, cyclobarbital, and pentobarbital

Answer 3

Barbiturates

Question 4

Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), are medications used to relax muscles and prevent muscle movement.
short-acting: Succinylcholine
longer-acting: Vecuronium, Rocuronium, and Cisatracurium.

Answer 4

Paralytics

Question 5

Medications used to prevent or treat seizures and convulsions by controlling abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Primarily used for epilepsy and other seizure disorders, but can also treat conditions like nerve pain, migraine headaches, and mood disorders.

Answer 5

Antiepileptics:
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Valproic acid (Depakene)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Topiramate (Topamax)
Phenobarbital (Solfoton)

Question 6

What is Flumazenil used as?

Answer 6

as a benzodiazepine antagonist, typically in overdose emergencies