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Chapter 9
Antianxiety Agents
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anxiety | Is a normal response to stress, but when it becomes excessive or chronic, it can interfere with daily life. |
| Panic Disorders | characterize by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks – sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort |
| Phobias | are intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that lead to significant distress and avoidance behavior |
| Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of obsessions, compulsions or both |
| Sedation: | Reduction of activity and simple anxiety |
| Hypnotic Dose: | Inducing Sleep |
| GABA: | neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter: Its main function is to reduce neuronal excitability and inhibit excessive nerve activity. GABA produces a calming effect |
| Benzodiazepines | alprazolam (Xanax) |
| Benzodiazepines | clonazepam (Klonopin) |
| Benzodiazepines | diazepam (Valium) |
| Benzodiazepines | lorazepam (Ativan) |
| Benzodiazepines | temazepam (Restoril) |
| Nonbenzodiazepine -Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists Z-drug/hypnotic | zolpidem (Ambien) |
| Nonbenzodiazepine -Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists Z-drug/hypnotic | zaleplon (Sonata) |
| Nonbenzodiazepine -Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists Z-drug/hypnotic | eszopiclone (Lunesta) |