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give an example of a benzodiazepine

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Diazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam

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what is the structure and pathophysiology of benzodiazepines?

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It contains benzoring
Acts on the GABAa receptor increasing the inhibitory neurotransmitter effects by opening the chloride channel( gaba receptor) and increase chloride movement into the cells
Which causes inhibitor of the cells to depolarize

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What conditions are BZDP used for?

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  • Short term for severe, disabling or distressing Anxiety
  • Short term for severe, disabling or distressing Insomnia
  • First line for seizure and status epilepticus
  • 1st line for alcohol withdrawal
  • premedication for procedures + agitation
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when would you give buccal midazolam

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seizure emergency

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why shouldn’t BZDP’s be given in myasthenia graves, sleep apnoea, bronchitis or COPD?

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can cause respiratory depression

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why shouldn’t BZDP’s be given to a patient with liver failure?

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Increase chance of hepatic encephalopathy

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why shouldn’t BZDP’s be given in patients with renal failure?

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Increased cerebral sensitivity to the drug

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what is the antidote for BZDP overdose?

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flumazenil

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give 3 complications of taking BZDP’s in pregnancy

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cleft palate
floppy infant syndrome
neonatal withdrawal syndrome

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what effect can BZDP’s have on the circulation?

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Hypotension and hypovolaemia

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how are BZDP’s metabolised?

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cytochrome P450

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what 2 things can potentiate action of BZDP’s?

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alcohol

opiates

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give an example of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

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donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine

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how do ACh-E inhibitors work?

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Inhibits the acetylcholinesterase enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine,–> increasing the level and duration of action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine on the synapse .

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when are ACh-E inhibitors used?

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mild to moderate treatment of alzheimer’s and Parkinsons ( non cognitive symptoms)

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give 2 cardiac contraindications for ACh-E inhibitors

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heart disease

arrhythmias

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give 2 respiratory contraindications for ACh-E inhibitors

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asthma

COPD

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give 2 GI contraindications for ACh-E inhibitors

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peptic ulcer disease
NSAIDs
(they increase risk of peptic ulcer disease)

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how do ACh-E inhibitors interact with bentropine/atropine/trihexyphenidyl?

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anticholinergic drugs- reverse action

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give an example of a TCA

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amitriptyline, doxepin, lofepramine and imipramine

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TCA’s inhibit reuptake of what? How long do they take to work?

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serotonin and noradrenaline and therefore more neurotransmission activity
Take 2-4 weeks to work

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when are TCA’s used?

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depression= second line treatment

Unlicensed for neuralgia, panic disorder and migraine

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What is the interaction of TCA and MAO’s?

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Both increase the levels of noradrenaline and serotonin which can cause precipitation of hypertension, hyperthermia and serotonin syndrome

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Due to the antimuscarinic effects of TCA who should it be cautiously used for?

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cautious in patients with prostatic hypertrophy, chronic constipation, increased intra-ocular pressure, urinary retention, or those with a susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma.

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give a cardiovascular side effect of TCAs
ECG changes Arhythmia= Increase QR and QRS Increase risk of MI and stroke
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What are the antimuscarinic side effects of TCA?
Constipation dry mouth urinary retention and blurred vision
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what is the metabolism of TCAs?
cytochrome P450
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why shouldn't TCAs be given with anticholinergics?
increase risk of paralytic ilius
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give an example of an SSRI
citalopram, setryline, flouxetine and fluvoxamine
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how do SSRIs work?
inhibit neuronal uptake of serotonin (5-ht)
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give 2 examples of when SSRIs are used
Moderate to severe depression Mild depression if physiological treatment not worked OCD Panic disorder
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use of SSRIs with MAOIs increases the risk of what syndrome?
serotonin syndrome
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why should SSRIs be used with caution with other CNS drugs
can interfere with CNS due to central action
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how do SSRIs interfere with NSAIDs, aspirin and warfarin?
interfere w homeostasis and can cause upper GI bleed. | Need gastroprotection
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For what condition is benzodiazepine a) short acting b) long acting
a) insomnia | b) anxiety
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Which one of these is not a route for benzodiazepine a) IV b) IM c) rectal d) buccal e) oral
oral
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What is BZDP used for?
Anxiety Insomnia Seizures and muscle spasm Alcohol withrawel
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Except for circulation side effects what other side effects does BZDP have?
Dependancy and withdrawel symptoms Loss of airway reflex leading to airway closure and death Dose dependent drowsiness, sedation and coma
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How is ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS administrated?
Oral--> daily
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What MSK symptom do you get in using ACh-E inhibitors
Muscle cramps
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How is ACh-E inhibitors metabolised?
Cytochrome p450
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What drugs reduce the effects of ACH-E inhibitor?
Dexemathasone, rifampicin, ACh-E inhibitors, carbamazepine
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What type of rash do you get with hypersensitivity to TCA?
Urticaric rash
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What is serotonin syndrome?
Triad of: Autonomic hyperactivity Neuromuscular excitation Altered mental state
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What affect does SSRi's have on patients with epilepsy?
Increase the chance of a seizure and they reduce the threshold for seizures
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Why is it important not to give SSRI's to a patient especially elderly if they are hyponatraemia?
Increase the risk of confusion and reduced consciousness
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How does SSRI's increase the risk of bleeding?
They increase the risk of peptic ulcer diseases
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Why should the use of SSRI's with young adults be used cautiously?
Low efficiency and increase the incidents of self harm and suicide thoughts
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What are common adverse effects of SSRI's?
GI distrubance, weight and appetite change and hypersensitivity reaction
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What ECG changes may you see in someone taking SSRI's?
Increase QT interval
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What drug should SSRI's not be combined with due to excessive increase of QT interval?
Antipsychotics.
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What are the side effects of sudden withdrawal of SSRI's or TCA?
GI upset, neurological and influenza like symptoms and sleep disturbance
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Which drug is preferred SSRI's or TCA and why?
SSRI's due to less adverse effects and less danger of overdose
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which of these is not an effect of diazepines? a) sedative b) hypnotic c) spasmodic d) muscle relaxant e) anticolvulsant
c) spasmodic
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why shouldn't BZDP's be given in major depression?
can precipitate suicidal thoughts
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What should happen to the dose when giving BZDP to elderly patient?
Reduced dose
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How is Acetycholinesterase inhibitor metabolised?
By p450
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Should TCA be used after immediate recovery period of MI?
No
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What are the acute withdrawel symptoms of TCA?
gastrointestinal upset, neurological and influenza-like symptoms and sleep disturbance.
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What side effects can TCA have on the brain?
Hallucinations Convulsions mania
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What is the side effects of TCA overdose?
``` Severe hypotension Arrhythmias Convulsions Respiratory failure Coma ```

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