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Sleep Flashcards

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Insomnia

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difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or nonrestorative sleep
most common sleep disorder

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Transient insomnia duration

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several days

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Short-term insomnia duration

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less than 3 months

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Chronic insomnia duration

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at least 3 nights / week for at least 3 months

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Common drugs that can cause insomnia

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Alcohol, caffeine, nicotine
Anticholinergics
SSRIs/SNRIs
Alpha blockers
Beta blockers
ACE & ARBs
cholinesterase inhibitors
bronchodilators
CNS stimulants
corticosteroids
decongestants
diuretics
H2RAs
statins
opioids

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Treatment of Transient Insomnia

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  • treatment with adequate bedtime doses of BZDRAs for 2-3 weeks

choice of agent is patient specific

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Treatment of Short-Term insomnia

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Goal: treatment plan that will result in normal sleep with no meds

  • correct underlying sleep complaint
  • good sleep hygiene
  • sleep diary
  • treatment with adequate bedtime doses of BZDRAs for 2-3 weeks which may be followed by
    – reduction of dose for 2-3 weeks
    – QOD dosing for 2-3 weeks
    – PRN supply
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Treatment of Long-Term Insomnia

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  • proper diagnosis of medical/psychiatric cause
  • CBT
  • if rapid improvement is needed -> CBT + meds
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BZDRAs (Benzos)

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  • Estazolam (ProSom)
  • Fluazepam (Dalmane)
  • Quazepam (Doral)
  • Temazepam (Restoril)
  • Triazolam (Halcion)

BBW: concurrent opioid use -> sedation / resp depression, risk of dependence

CI: sleep apnea, substance abuse

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BZDRAs (Z drugs)

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Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Zolpidem (Ambien)

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BZDRA class effects

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  • caution in elderly (inc AUC)
  • drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, falls
  • avoid use with alcohol
  • withdrawal sx upon discontinuation
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Estazolam (ProSom)

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Use: sleep onset + maintenance insomnia

CI: pregnancy, itraconazole, ketoconazole

ADE: hypokinesia

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Eszopiclone (Lunesta)

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Z drug

Use: sleep onset + maintenance insomnia (better for maintenance)

ADE: HA, dysgeusia (taste disorder), anxiety, xerostomia, infection GI upset

Food = delayed onset

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Zaleplon (Sonata)

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Z drug

Use: sleep onset insomnia

ADE: HA, nausea, abdominal pain

high fat meal = delayed absorption

ultra short acting, rapid onset

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Zolpidem (Ambien)

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Z drug

Use: Sleep maintenance (ER tablet), Sleep onset (IR tab/spray, ER tablet), trouble returning to sleep (SL tablet)

CI: hepatic impairment

ADE: HA, nausea

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Trazodone

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Use: Off label sleep maintenance
- useful in pats with Hx of substance abuse / depression

ADE: carryover sedation, alpha adrenergic blockade, orthostasis (caution in elderly)

BBW: suicidal thoughts and actions

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1st Gen antihistamines

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Agents: Diphenhydramine, doxylamine
OTC option for mild insomnia
ADE: anticholinergic effects, avoid in elderly, tolerance develops quickly

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Suvorexant (Belsomra)

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Use: sleep onset + maintenance

ADE: drowsiness, dizziness, HA, sleep paralysis, abnormal dreams, URTI

CI: narcolepsy

Onset of action : < 30 min

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Lemborexant (DayVigo)

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Use: sleep onset + maintenance

ADE: next day drowsiness, fall risk, HA, complex sleep behaviors, nightmares

CI: narcolepsy

Onset of action: < 30 min

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Ramelteon (Rozerem)

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Use: sleep onset

ADE: HA, dizziness somnolence

CI: fluvoxamine

Onset of action: 30 min

approved for long term use

not as effective in patients who have already trialed a BZDRA

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Melatonin

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dose of 3-5 mg in the evening over 4 weeks

Use: sleep onset, shift work, jet lag

CI: autoimmune conditions, Alzheimer’s

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Doxepin

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TCA
Use: sleep maintenance
BBW: suicidality
Do not take within 3 hrs of a meal (next day sleepiness)

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Insomnia pharmacotherapy in the Elderly

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  • CBT
  • Ramelteon
  • Eszopiclone
  • Zolpidem
  • low dose doxepin
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Insomnia pharmacotherapy in Pregnancy

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  • diphenhydramine
  • doxylamine
  • low dose doxepin
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Central Sleep apnea
impairment of respiratory drive
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
upper airway collapse and obstruction multiple episodes of airway closure and cessation of breathing + awakenings per hour increases risk of comorbid conditions: CV, stroke, depression
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea therapy
- nasal positive airway pressure during sleep (CPAP) - weight management - avoid CNS depressants and drugs that cause weight gain - meds for excessive daytime sleepiness
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Narcolepsy
impairment of both onset and offset REM and NREM Narcolepsy Tetrad: excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, hallucinations, sleep paralysis
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Narcolepsy treatment
Non-pharm: good sleep hygiene and scheduled daytime naps Avoid drugs that cause daytime sleepiness (benzos, opiates, antipsychotics, alcohol) Treat daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, and REM abnormalities: - Modafinil or armodafinil (EDS) - TCAs, SNRIs, and SSRIs (cataplexy)
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Modafinil (Provigil)
Use: excessive daytime sleepiness (narcolepsy) ADE: HA, nausea, anxiety, dizziness, dyspepsia, xerostomia, back pain, rhinitis Avoid in pregnancy May decrease effectiveness of contraceptives Caution in CVD
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Armodafinil (Nuvigil)
Use: excessive daytime sleepiness (narcolepsy) ADE: HA, insomnia, dizziness, nausea, xerostomia Avoid in pregnancy May decrease effectiveness of contraceptives Caution in CVD
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Solriamfetol (Sunosi)
Use: excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy ADE: HA, anxiety, insomnia, decreased appetite, nausea CI: MAOI, unstable CVD
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Pitolisant (Wakix)
Use: daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy ADE: HA, anxiety, musculoskeletal pain, URI, QTc prolongation CI: hepatic impairment, arrhythmias
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Sodium oxybate (Xyrem)
Use: extreme daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in narcolepsy ADE: confusion, HA, dizziness, weight loss, decreased appetite, urinary incontinence, drowsiness, somnambulism, anxiety dosed at bedtime after patient is in bed with second dose 2.5 - 4 hrs later BBW: CNS depression, abuse, restricted access
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Meds for Cataplexy in Narcolepsy
REM suppressants - Fluoxetine (SSRI) - Venlafaxine (SNRI) - Atomoxetine (SNRI) - Clomipramine (TCA) - Imipramine (TCA) - Nortriptyline (TCA) Pitolisant Sodium oxybate
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Jet Lag
Non-pharm: napping, timed light exposure Meds - melatonin - ramelteon - short acting BZDRAs take drug at target destination bedtimes
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Shift Work Disorder
Non-pharm: sleep scheduling, sleep hygiene, naps, exposure to bright lights at night and darkness during day Meds: - melatonin - ramelteon - short acting BZDRAs - Modafinil and armodafinil to improve wakefulness
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Parasomnias
abnormal behavior during sleep: sleep walking, sleep driving, nightmares can be worsened by taking Z drugs with alcohol or antidepressants Treatment: - safety latches - Benzos, SSRIs, TCAs - reduce stress, anxiety, and sleep dep for nightmares
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Paresthesias felt deep in the calf muscles, thighs, and arms with an urge to keep limbs in motion. Often bilateral. - temporarily relieved by movement
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Possible causes of RLS
- iron deficiency - Vitamin B or folate deficiency - caffeine and alcohol use - centrally acting antihistamines (meclizine, hydroxyzine, diphenhydramine, doxylamine) -- loratadine preferred - antidepressants -> use Bupropion - antipsychotics - antinausea drugs (metoclopramide, promethazine)
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Non pharm treatment of RLS
walking, biking, soaking limbs, leg massage
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Treatment for RLS (pharm)
intermittent sx: - Carbidopa - levodopa - BZDRA (clonazepam best studied) Chronic sx: - pregabalin - gabapentin - IR pramipexole - ropinirole - rotigotine
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