Medication Flashcards
Anxiolytics & Sleep Agents
Benzodiazepines, buspirone, and sleep medications — mechanism, dependence risk, and appropriate prescribing.
31 cards · 7 medications · 3 subcategories
Benzodiazepines
7 cardsGABA-A positive allosteric modulators: rapid anxiolysis with dependence and withdrawal risk.
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6 cards5-HT1A partial agonist: non-addictive anxiolytic with delayed onset.
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18 cardsMedications for insomnia: orexin antagonists, Z-drugs, antihistamines, and off-label options.
Suvorexant(Belsomra)6 cards →Hydroxyzine(Atarax (hydroxyzine HCl, largely discontinued as brand))6 cards →Gabapentin(Neurontin (immediate-release))6 cards →zolpidem0 cards →eszopiclone0 cards →
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