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Benzodiazepines(sleep disorders) can be addictive. used to treat anxiety & seizure disorders, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, panic disorder, muscle relaxant. (temazepam)-Restoril
Non-Benzodiazepines (sleep disorders) prolonged sleep duration and decreased awakenings. helps manage insomnia. less risk of addiction/abuse. does not help with anxiety, muscle relaxant, or epileptic agents. allow at least 8 hours for sleep. (zolpidem)-Ambien
Centrally acting muscle relaxants treat painful muscle spasms due to spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, musculoskeletal injury/disorders. has sedating effect. (baclofen)-Lioresal
Peripherally acting muscle relaxants relax skeletal muscle spasms related to cerebrovascular accident, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy. prevent and treat the life-threatening malignant hyperthermia(side effect of general anesthesia) (dantrolene)-Dantrium
hydantoins control tonic-clonic seizures(grand mal), involves whole body, help control partial seizures that effect on part of body (phenytoin)-Dilantin
iminostilbenes treat partial and tonic-clonic seizures, bipolar disorder, trigeminal neuralgia (carbamazepine)-Tegretol
Valproic acid treat all types of seizures, mania associated with bipolar disorder, and prevents migraine headaches (valproic acid)-Depakote, Depacon, Dapakene
Anesthesia getting rid of pain or sensation
local anesthesia git rid of sensation in specific spot of body. relieve burns or pain during suturing of wounds. blocks nerves near surgical field. injected for epidural/spinal anesthesia. (lidocaine)-Xylocaine
general anesthesia decrease in CNS- not aware of what is going on.
barbiturates clash with CNS. rapid induction of anesthesia and hypnosis for brief procedures. provide adjunct anesthesia with other drugs for procedures that take longer than 15 min. (sodium thiopental)-Pentothal
benzodiazepines(anesthesia) sedation before general anesthesia, moderate sedation with induction of amnesia during procedures, such as endoscopy supplement to inhalation anesthesia for surgery. (midazolam)-Versed
opiod supplement general anesthesia, provides anesthesia with skeletal muscle relaxant for high-risk patients. (fentanyl)-Sublimaze
amphetamines & methylphenidate treats ADHD in adults & kids, narcolepsy, & obesity. Acts as appetite suppressant, for short-term use only, increase in BP, pulse, RR, ability to focus, decreases impulsiveness. (amphetamine)-Adderall (methylphenidate)-Ritalin
non-amphetamines treats narcolepsy, promotes wakefulness, shift-work sleepiness, obstructive sleep apnea. (modafinil)-Provigil
Parkinson's Disease strikes brain centers responsible for coordination & movement. Not enough dopamine, too much acetylcholine. drug therapy tries to balance the two neurotransmitters.
akinesia decreased ability to move, results in "masklike" appearance in face
bradykinesia slow movements, postural instability, unsteady movements
tremors shaky extremities at rest
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) enzyme that breaks down extra Dopamine. inhibits enzyme, so there is more Dopamine.
alzheimer's disease progressive loss of neurological function. drugs work best early in the disease. not all patients respond to drug therapy. drug therapy delays progress of disease, does't stop or cure alzheimers. affects memory, ADLs, learning.
multiple sclerosis disease characterized by destruction of myelin sheath. sometimes progressive, sometimes goes through periods of remission.
migraine headaches blood vessels dilate and become inflamed. best to use meds that reverse the blood vessel dilation in the brain.
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