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Neuro(part II)-DRUGS
NeuroSystem(part II)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| diazepam(Valium) alprazolam(Xanax) | used for anti-anxiety.enhances GABA.decrease CNS activity,short-term quick acting,can be addictive.DON'T USE with pts who have sleep apnea&respiratory distress.cautiously use with pts that have drug abuse or liver disease.use flumazenil to reverse effects |
| buspirone(BuSpar) | "atypical" anti-anxiety drug. binds with serotonin&dopamine receptors.less likelihood of abuse, doesn't cause sedation,CNS depression.may cause nausea,take w/food. DON'T use with grapefruit juice.Longterm med, may take a few weeks for full effect |
| amitriptyline(Elavil) | older type of anti-depressant.increases amt of norepinephrine&serotonin available.sometimes used for chronic pain,bedwetting in pm.has more side effects than newer antidepressants.anticholinergic SE:constipation,dry mouth,urinary retention,tachycardia,etc |
| fluoxetine(Prozac) | causes more serotonin to be available. used for depression&some types of anxiety.few SE.may cause CNS stimulation:agitation,anxiety,insomnia,sexual dysfunction, bruxism(teeth grinding).pregnancy risk cat. C:risk for birth defects. |
| venlafaxine(Effexor) | similar to SSRI's; may also affect serotonin levels as well as norepinephrine. may not have as much weight gain. used for chronic pain. |
| phenelzine(Nardil) | older type antidepressant. utilized when other types of antidepressants don't work.increase norepinephrin,dopamine,&serotonin. |
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