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MOA of benzodiazepines
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bind to GABA receptors and enhance activity of GABA
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List the uses of benzodiazepines
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anxiolytic
anticonvulsant sedative muscle relaxant |
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What is the analgesic effect of benzodiazepines?
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NONE!
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List the benzodiazepines from most to least potent
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lorazepam, midazolam, diazepam
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MOA of Flumazenil
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competitive antagonist of BZDs
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effect of Flumazenil
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reversal of actions associated with BZD administration
* doesn't do much without BZD present! |
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How are BZDs metabolized?
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Glucuronidation in the liver
*doesn't produce toxic by products, so can give to cats (longer duration of action) |
