level: Sedatives and anxiolytics
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Sedatives and anxiolytics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does clonidine release work | Alpha 2 agonist- reduces NA release |
| How does buspirone work- | 5HT agonist |
| How does promethazine work | Anti histamine leads to drowsiness stimulates presynaptic receptors on excitatory NT |
| Barbituates and bromides have been replaces by | Benzos as safer- but still has issues with tolerance, dependance and withdrawal |
| Most common benzo currently | Alprazalam |
| triazolam used for | Jet lag |
| Quazepam used for | Insomnia |
| Main anxiolytic | SSRI- first choice of drug |
| Buspirone used in | Generalised anxiety but less useful in panic and fear disorders |
| Pregabalin is a | Non Bz anxiolytic |
| what are hypnotics | Sleep drugs |
| BDz use in dentistry | Combined with propofol for GA as muscle relaxant effect, also used as a premedication for dentistry |
| Epileptic seizures drug choice is | Midazolam |