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Benzodiazepines/anxiolytic mechanism of action |
CNS depression by inhibiting GABA |
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Are benzodiazines safe the give for longer than 14 days? |
Yes, it is the ONLY sedative safe for use >14 days. |
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Do benzodiazepines suppress REM? |
No. |
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Flumazenil |
Antidote for benzodiazepine OD |
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Benzodiazepines major side effects |
Drowsiness, hypotension, slurred speech, memory impairment, hangover effect, resp depression, CNS excitemend, vivid nightmares. |
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Benzodiazepine contraindications |
Glaucoma, BPH. Give low dose to elderly. |
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Barbituate actions |
CNS depressant |
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Long acting barbituate drug |
phenobarbital/Luminal |
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Intermediate acting barbituate drug |
Amytal/amobarbital |
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Short acting barbituate drug |
pentobarbital/Nembutal |
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Ultra short acting barbituate drug |
thiopental sodium/Sodium Penothal "truth serum" |
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Barbituate major side effects |
Excessive CNS depression, Rebound insomnia, CNS excitement, anxiety, resp depression, toxicity and chronic poisoning. |
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Luminal/phenobarbital Use |
Treat primary seizure disorder |
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Amytal/amobarbital use |
Sleep sustainer, preanesthesia sedation |
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pentobarbital use |
Sleep inducer, preanesthetic sedation |
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thiopental sodium/Sodium Penothal use |
Anesthetic induction agent. |
