Barbiturates

Question 1

Barbiturates

Answer 1

sedative-hypnotic, duration 3-8 hours - 1-2 days or 20 min

Question 2

Therapeutic Use

Answer 2

tranquility, anesthesia, antipileptics (seizures)

Question 3

Mechanism of Action

Answer 3

activation of barbiturate receptor, duration of opening Cl channel increases

Question 4

lethality

Answer 4

depression of respiration common, antidote DNE

Question 5

Short Term Effects

Answer 5

euphoria, dizziness, lower bp

Question 6

misuse potential

Answer 6

equal/greater than alcohol

Question 7

SUD potential

Answer 7

tolerance: can develop
withdrawal: occurs after chronic use
addiction: can occur