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Which anxiety disorders are treated with benzodiazepines

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  • acute anxiety
  • generalized anxiety disorder
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what class of medications are used to treat generalized anxiety disorder

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  • benzodiazepines
  • buspirone
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DOC for tx of enuresis (bed wetting)

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tricyclic antidepressants

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What type of medications are most useful for short term insomnia, which occurs with situational stress

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  • sedative-hypnotics
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MOA of GABA

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  • CNS depressant
  • major inhibitory neurotransmitter
  • relieves anxiety and promotes sedation
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describe GABA receptors

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  • Cl- channels
    • ​activation allows Cl- to enter cell hyperpolarizing membrane
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The majority of sedative-hypnotics and anxiolytics (barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and the “z-drugs”) act by binding to a modulatory site on

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GABAA receptor complex, to either intensify or prolong the actions of GABA.

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MOA of Barbiturates

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  • Bind to GABAA receptor, and increase the duration of GABA action.
  • At high concentrations, they may increase Cl- influx and produce inhibition independent of GABA.
  • Marked CNS depressant effect -> produce hypnosis
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why are Barbiturates a drug of abuse

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they cause euphoria

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What drug class is Thiopental in? Use?

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  • short acting Barbiturate
  • induction of anesthesia
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What drug class is Phenobarbital in? Use?

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  • Long acting Barbiturates
  • anticonvulsant
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List the barbituates

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  • Pentobarbital
  • Phenobarbital
  • Secobarbital
  • Thiopental
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Barbituates are metabolized in what organ

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liver

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with chronic use, Barbituates induce what liver enzymes

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  • CYP450s
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Side effects of Barbituates

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  • CNS depression
  • paradoxical excitement
  • severe physiological and psychological dependence
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contraindications to use Barbituates

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  • Porphyria: enhance porphyrin synthesis
  • Pulmonary insufficiency: may cause respiratory depression
  • Supra-additive effects when combined with alcohol
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Why do barbituates have No ceiling effect

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  • because the action of barbiturates is not dependent on GABA, as the dose increases, the effect continues to increase; it does not plateau
    • Especially dangerous when combined with alcohol.
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Do the elderly metabolize benzodiazepines more slowly or more quickly

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more slowly

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Duration of action of benzodiazepines is very clinically relevant. BZs that are converted to active metabolites have what duration of action

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longer duration of action

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List the benzodiazepines with long duration of action

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  • Diazepam : 75 hrs
  • Chlordiazepoxide
  • Flurazepam
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List the benzodiazepines with intermediate duration of action

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  • Alprazolam (6 hr)
  • Oxazepam
  • Lorazepam
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List the benzodiazepines with short duration of action

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List the Benzodiazepines

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  • Diazepam
  • Chlordiazepoxide
  • Flurazepam
  • Midazolam
  • Temazepam
  • Alprazolam
  • Lorazepam
  • Oxazepam
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MOA of benzodiazepines

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  • bind to specific BZ receptor on the GABAA receptor complex.
    • Intensify the actions of GABA by enhancing its binding to the GABAA receptor.
    • effect is dependent on GABA
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explain why benzodiazepines have a ceiling effect
* **Act only when GABA is present**. * As the concentration increases, GABA release is inhibited. This produces a ceiling to the effect, and respiratory depression is far less likely than with barbiturates. This is why benzodiazepines are relatively safe drugs.
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List the anxiety disorders for which benzodiazepines are not used
* obsessive compulsive disorder * Agoraphobia and panic disorders * Post traumatic stress * anxiety in children and adolescents
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DOC anxiety
benzodiazepines
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Which benzodiazepines are commonly used as hypnotics.
* Flurazepam (Dalmane®) * may cause a drug “hangover” effect * Temazepam (Restoril®)
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Which benzodiazepines are commonly used for status epilepticus
* Diazepam * Lorazepam
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which benzodiazepine is frequently used in preparation for anesthesia and for short surgical procedures
* Midazolam
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route of administration of Midazolam
IV
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In addition to sedation and a calming effect, midazolam causes
* anterograde amnesia * the patient will be unable to recall events that occurred after the drug was administered.
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Which benzodiazepine can be used for acute muscle spasm and pain as a result of injury
Diazepam
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Long-term use of alcohol or barbiturates can produce physical dependence and result in
* withdrawal that is very severe and can be life threatening * Abrupt discontinuation of BZs can cause rebound increases in insomnia and anxiety * BZ shoulde be tapered very slowly following chronic use
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which benzodiazepines are used to provide a more tapered withdrawal?
* Long acting benzodiazepines * Chlordiazepoxide * Diazepam * Lorazepam
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side effects of benzodiazepines
* **CNS depression** * **paradoxical excitement**: dis-inhibition of suppressed behavior * **supra-additive**: CNS depression more profound when BZs are combined with alcohol * **sleep-related behaviors**: sleep driving, eating, walking
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contraindications to benzodiazepines
* **pregnancy**: category D * **sleep apnea**: may decrease tone of upper airway * **elderly**
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overdose of benzodiazepines causes
* BZs are relatively safe * overdose results in long deep sleep (24-48 hrs) * fatalities occur in people with respiratory difficulties, children, and when combined with alcohol
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MOA of Flumazenil
* **Benzodiazepine antagonist** * competes with BZs for GABA receptor * reverses the effects of BZs * ex: reverses effect of Midazolam (versed)
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adverse effect and CI of Flumazenil
* triggers withdrawal and seizures in patients who are physically dependent upon BZ * **do not used in patients with h.o. seizures**
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List the "Z" drugs used for insomnia
* Zolpidem (Ambien®) * Zaleplon (Sonata®) * Eszopiclone (Lunesta®
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MOA of Zolpidem (Ambien®) Zaleplon (Sonata®) Eszopiclone (Lunesta®
* bind to the BZ1 subtype of the GABA receptor to increase GABA-mediated inhibition * very strong and rapid sedative effects * **no anxiolytic, anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant properties**
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route of administration and duration of action of Zolpidem (Ambien®) Zaleplon (Sonata®)
* oral * short duration of action * morning drowsiness is unlikely
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route of administration and duration of action of Eszopiclone
* oral * long half life * used in long term treatment
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side effects of Zolpidem (Ambien®) Zaleplon (Sonata®) Eszopiclone (Lunesta®
* GI: diarrhea and nausea * CNS: drowsiness and dizziness * sleep related behaviors * confusion and memory loss in elderly * rebound insomnia after rapid discontinuation
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abrupt cessation after long term use of Eszopiclone (Lunesta®) can cause
* withdrawal * CNS sitmulation * anxiety * seizures
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MOA of Ramelteon
* melatonin analogue * resets sleep-wake cycle * promotes sleepiness with out GABA effect
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what happens when Ramelteon is taken with alcohol or other sedative hypnotics
additive sedation
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side effects of Ramelteon
* drowsiness * dizziness * nausea
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MOA of Chloral Hydrate
* converted to **tricholorethanol** which causes sedation * acts similarly to barbiturates on GABAA receptor
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adverse effects of Chloral Hydrate
* **low margin of safety** * high doses induce respiratory and vasomotor depression * long term use -\> **liver** **damage** and **fatal intoxication**
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use of Chloral Hydrate
* **cheap** * in children for sedation during dental procedures * **use as a sedative-hypnotic not recommended**
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MOA of Buspirone
* **partial agonist** at the **postsynaptic 5-HT1A (serotonin) receptor** -\> inhibition of cell signaling * **full agonist** at the **presynaptic** **5-HT1A (serotonin) receptor** -\> decreased release of 5-HT
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Use of Buspirone
* relieves anxiety without producing sedation * no muscle relaxant or anticonvulsant properties * does not potentiate CNS depression with alcohol or BZs * **very low addiction potential: excellent choice for anxiety in recovering alcoholics/addicts**
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