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What is the primary function of Ram melteon?
What is the primary function of Ram melteon?
- To regulate blood pressure
- To improve cognitive function
- To aid in sleep onset (correct)
- To induce hypnosis in children
Which receptors does Ram melteon selectively act upon?
Which receptors does Ram melteon selectively act upon?
- Dopamine receptors
- GABA receptors
- Melatonin MMT1 and MT2 receptors (correct)
- Serotonin receptors
What is the duration of action of chloral hydrate?
What is the duration of action of chloral hydrate?
- 30 minutes
- 1 hour
- 3 hours
- 6 hours (correct)
What class of drug is chloral hydrate?
What class of drug is chloral hydrate?
Which population is chloral hydrate mainly used for?
Which population is chloral hydrate mainly used for?
What are common adverse effects associated with Ram melteon?
What are common adverse effects associated with Ram melteon?
What therapeutic use does phenobarbital serve concerning neonatal health?
What therapeutic use does phenobarbital serve concerning neonatal health?
Which of the following is a significant adverse effect associated with phenobarbital use?
Which of the following is a significant adverse effect associated with phenobarbital use?
Which statement is true regarding the role of phenobarbital in epilepsy treatment?
Which statement is true regarding the role of phenobarbital in epilepsy treatment?
What is the primary reason benzodiazepines have largely replaced barbiturates?
What is the primary reason benzodiazepines have largely replaced barbiturates?
How does phenobarbital affect porphyrin synthesis?
How does phenobarbital affect porphyrin synthesis?
What is a consequence of phenobarbital acting as a microsomal enzyme inducer?
What is a consequence of phenobarbital acting as a microsomal enzyme inducer?
What is the primary therapeutic use of thiopental?
What is the primary therapeutic use of thiopental?
Which of the following best describes the dependency associated with barbiturates?
Which of the following best describes the dependency associated with barbiturates?
What is the primary action of flumazenil?
What is the primary action of flumazenil?
Which condition necessitates avoiding benzodiazepine use?
Which condition necessitates avoiding benzodiazepine use?
How does buspirone primarily function in the body?
How does buspirone primarily function in the body?
What is a unique characteristic of buspirone compared to traditional anxiolytics?
What is a unique characteristic of buspirone compared to traditional anxiolytics?
What adverse effects are commonly associated with buspirone?
What adverse effects are commonly associated with buspirone?
Which of the following populations is buspirone often considered the anxiolytic of choice?
Which of the following populations is buspirone often considered the anxiolytic of choice?
Which statement about flumazenil is accurate?
Which statement about flumazenil is accurate?
What should be done when combining medications with CNS depressants?
What should be done when combining medications with CNS depressants?
What has largely replaced barbiturates for the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders?
What has largely replaced barbiturates for the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders?
Which barbiturate is classified as a long-acting agent used as an anticonvulsant?
Which barbiturate is classified as a long-acting agent used as an anticonvulsant?
What is the primary mechanism through which barbiturates exert their effects?
What is the primary mechanism through which barbiturates exert their effects?
The action of barbiturates is considered non-selective. What does this imply?
The action of barbiturates is considered non-selective. What does this imply?
Which of the following characteristics describe the ultrashort-acting barbiturate used as a general anesthetic?
Which of the following characteristics describe the ultrashort-acting barbiturate used as a general anesthetic?
What effect do barbiturates have on chloride conductance?
What effect do barbiturates have on chloride conductance?
Which of these is a significant consequence of the generalized CNS depression caused by barbiturates?
Which of these is a significant consequence of the generalized CNS depression caused by barbiturates?
What distinguishes the GABA-like action of barbiturates from their enhancement of GABA effects?
What distinguishes the GABA-like action of barbiturates from their enhancement of GABA effects?
Phenobarbital is primarily used to treat insomnia and has largely been replaced by benzodiazepines.
Phenobarbital is primarily used to treat insomnia and has largely been replaced by benzodiazepines.
Thiopental is an ultrashort-acting anesthetic used for long surgical procedures.
Thiopental is an ultrashort-acting anesthetic used for long surgical procedures.
Phenobarbital can precipitate symptoms of acute intermittent porphyria due to its effects on porphyrin synthesis.
Phenobarbital can precipitate symptoms of acute intermittent porphyria due to its effects on porphyrin synthesis.
Barbiturates primarily act as respiratory stimulants in acute toxicity cases.
Barbiturates primarily act as respiratory stimulants in acute toxicity cases.
Ram melteon is prescribed for patients who have difficulty falling asleep.
Ram melteon is prescribed for patients who have difficulty falling asleep.
Phenobarbital acts as a microsomal enzyme inducer, enhancing the metabolic clearance of bilirubin.
Phenobarbital acts as a microsomal enzyme inducer, enhancing the metabolic clearance of bilirubin.
Physical dependence and cardiovascular issues are potential adverse effects of barbiturate medications.
Physical dependence and cardiovascular issues are potential adverse effects of barbiturate medications.
Chloral hydrate is primarily used as an antidepressant in young adults.
Chloral hydrate is primarily used as an antidepressant in young adults.
Phenobarbital is used to activate liver enzymes in the treatment of physiological jaundice in neonates.
Phenobarbital is used to activate liver enzymes in the treatment of physiological jaundice in neonates.
The action of Ram melteon is mediated by its selective agonist effect at melatonin MT1 and MT2 receptors.
The action of Ram melteon is mediated by its selective agonist effect at melatonin MT1 and MT2 receptors.
Chloral hydrate can produce hypnosis in approximately 30 minutes and lasts for up to 12 hours.
Chloral hydrate can produce hypnosis in approximately 30 minutes and lasts for up to 12 hours.
The primary concern with the use of phenobarbital in treatment is acute respiratory stimulation.
The primary concern with the use of phenobarbital in treatment is acute respiratory stimulation.
Both Ram melteon and chloral hydrate have dizziness and fatigue listed as adverse effects.
Both Ram melteon and chloral hydrate have dizziness and fatigue listed as adverse effects.
The use of chloral hydrate has become very limited in modern medicine.
The use of chloral hydrate has become very limited in modern medicine.
Barbiturates have been replaced by benzodiazepines and SSRIs for the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders.
Barbiturates have been replaced by benzodiazepines and SSRIs for the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders.
Phenobarbital is considered an ultrashort-acting barbiturate used as an anticonvulsant.
Phenobarbital is considered an ultrashort-acting barbiturate used as an anticonvulsant.
Barbiturates enhance the effects of GABA at GABAA receptors, contributing to hyperpolarization.
Barbiturates enhance the effects of GABA at GABAA receptors, contributing to hyperpolarization.
The mechanism of action of barbiturates is non-selective, leading to selective CNS depression.
The mechanism of action of barbiturates is non-selective, leading to selective CNS depression.
Thiopental is classified as a long-acting barbiturate used primarily as a general anesthetic.
Thiopental is classified as a long-acting barbiturate used primarily as a general anesthetic.
Barbiturates primarily act by decreasing chloride conductance at GABA receptors.
Barbiturates primarily act by decreasing chloride conductance at GABA receptors.
Increasing the dose of barbiturates results in similar effects to GABA receptor activation.
Increasing the dose of barbiturates results in similar effects to GABA receptor activation.
The duration of action for phenobarbital is approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
The duration of action for phenobarbital is approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Flumazenil is used to enhance the sedative effects of benzodiazepines.
Flumazenil is used to enhance the sedative effects of benzodiazepines.
Buspirone acts as a full agonist at 5-HT1A receptors.
Buspirone acts as a full agonist at 5-HT1A receptors.
One of the precautions for using benzodiazepines is in cases of hepatic encephalopathy.
One of the precautions for using benzodiazepines is in cases of hepatic encephalopathy.
The anxiolytic effects of buspirone can be felt immediately after administration.
The anxiolytic effects of buspirone can be felt immediately after administration.
Flumazenil is effective in treating respiratory depression caused by benzodiazepine overdose.
Flumazenil is effective in treating respiratory depression caused by benzodiazepine overdose.
Buspirone has a risk of drug dependence.
Buspirone has a risk of drug dependence.
Flumazenil can be used safely during pregnancy without any fetal risks.
Flumazenil can be used safely during pregnancy without any fetal risks.
Dizziness and tachycardia are common adverse effects associated with buspirone.
Dizziness and tachycardia are common adverse effects associated with buspirone.
What factors may limit the contemporary use of chloral hydrate in medical practice?
What factors may limit the contemporary use of chloral hydrate in medical practice?
In what ways do the mechanisms of action for Ram melteon and chloral hydrate differ?
In what ways do the mechanisms of action for Ram melteon and chloral hydrate differ?
What are the primary adverse effects associated with both Ram melteon and chloral hydrate, and how do they impact patient care?
What are the primary adverse effects associated with both Ram melteon and chloral hydrate, and how do they impact patient care?
Why is chloral hydrate predominantly used in children and the elderly before short procedures?
Why is chloral hydrate predominantly used in children and the elderly before short procedures?
Discuss the significance of Ram melteon being a selective agonist at melatonin receptors in terms of circadian rhythm regulation.
Discuss the significance of Ram melteon being a selective agonist at melatonin receptors in terms of circadian rhythm regulation.
What implications does the limited use of chloral hydrate have for practitioners prescribing hypnotics today?
What implications does the limited use of chloral hydrate have for practitioners prescribing hypnotics today?
What is the primary role of flumazenil in medical treatments?
What is the primary role of flumazenil in medical treatments?
In which conditions should benzodiazepines be avoided?
In which conditions should benzodiazepines be avoided?
How does buspirone differ from traditional anxiolytics in its mechanism of action?
How does buspirone differ from traditional anxiolytics in its mechanism of action?
What delayed effect does buspirone have in treating anxiety?
What delayed effect does buspirone have in treating anxiety?
Why is buspirone considered the anxiolytic of choice for elderly patients?
Why is buspirone considered the anxiolytic of choice for elderly patients?
What common adverse effects may occur with the use of buspirone?
What common adverse effects may occur with the use of buspirone?
What precautions should be considered when using flumazenil in a clinical setting?
What precautions should be considered when using flumazenil in a clinical setting?
What effect does the combination of benzodiazepines and other CNS depressants have?
What effect does the combination of benzodiazepines and other CNS depressants have?
What therapeutic role does phenobarbital serve in treating neonatal jaundice?
What therapeutic role does phenobarbital serve in treating neonatal jaundice?
Describe how thiopental is utilized in medical procedures.
Describe how thiopental is utilized in medical procedures.
What significant risk is associated with acute toxicity from phenobarbital?
What significant risk is associated with acute toxicity from phenobarbital?
In what way does phenobarbital impact porphyrin synthesis?
In what way does phenobarbital impact porphyrin synthesis?
What adverse effect related to physical dependence can arise from barbiturate use?
What adverse effect related to physical dependence can arise from barbiturate use?
How does phenobarbital's role as an enzyme inducer benefit the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia?
How does phenobarbital's role as an enzyme inducer benefit the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia?
Identify a major concern regarding the use of barbiturates for depression.
Identify a major concern regarding the use of barbiturates for depression.
What is a key difference between barbiturates and benzodiazepines regarding sedation?
What is a key difference between barbiturates and benzodiazepines regarding sedation?
What specific action do barbiturates have on GABA receptors?
What specific action do barbiturates have on GABA receptors?
Explain the difference between the action of phenobarbital and thiopental.
Explain the difference between the action of phenobarbital and thiopental.
Why are barbiturates considered non-selective in their action?
Why are barbiturates considered non-selective in their action?
What is a notable consequence of increased chloride conductance due to barbiturate action?
What is a notable consequence of increased chloride conductance due to barbiturate action?
Describe one primary therapeutic role of phenobarbital in medicine.
Describe one primary therapeutic role of phenobarbital in medicine.
How do barbiturates differ from benzodiazepines in terms of safety profile?
How do barbiturates differ from benzodiazepines in terms of safety profile?
What is the mechanism by which barbiturates cause CNS depression?
What is the mechanism by which barbiturates cause CNS depression?
What are the clinical implications of the non-selective action of barbiturates?
What are the clinical implications of the non-selective action of barbiturates?
Flumazenil is a competitive ______ antagonist at benzodiazepine receptors.
Flumazenil is a competitive ______ antagonist at benzodiazepine receptors.
Buspirone is a partial agonist on ______ receptors in the midbrain.
Buspirone is a partial agonist on ______ receptors in the midbrain.
Flumazenil is used to reverse the CNS effects from benzodiazepine ______.
Flumazenil is used to reverse the CNS effects from benzodiazepine ______.
One of the precautions for BDZ use is in patients with respiratory ______.
One of the precautions for BDZ use is in patients with respiratory ______.
Buspirone suppresses anxiety after a long ______.
Buspirone suppresses anxiety after a long ______.
An adverse effect of buspirone includes dizziness, ______, and tachycardia.
An adverse effect of buspirone includes dizziness, ______, and tachycardia.
Flumazenil prevents or reverses the effects of benzodiazepines used in ______ procedures.
Flumazenil prevents or reverses the effects of benzodiazepines used in ______ procedures.
Buspirone has no liability for drug ______.
Buspirone has no liability for drug ______.
Ram melteon is prescribed for patients who have difficulty ______ asleep.
Ram melteon is prescribed for patients who have difficulty ______ asleep.
Chloral hydrate is one of the oldest ______ drugs.
Chloral hydrate is one of the oldest ______ drugs.
Chloral hydrate produces hypnosis in ______ minutes.
Chloral hydrate produces hypnosis in ______ minutes.
Ram melteon acts as a selective agonist at melatonin ______ and MT2 receptors.
Ram melteon acts as a selective agonist at melatonin ______ and MT2 receptors.
Adverse effects of Ram melteon include ______ and fatigue.
Adverse effects of Ram melteon include ______ and fatigue.
The use of chloral hydrate now is very ______.
The use of chloral hydrate now is very ______.
Barbiturates have been largely replaced by the more safe ______ and the SSRIs, for the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders.
Barbiturates have been largely replaced by the more safe ______ and the SSRIs, for the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders.
______ is a long acting barbiturate (~6-8h) used as an anticonvulsant.
______ is a long acting barbiturate (~6-8h) used as an anticonvulsant.
Thiopental is an ultrashort agent (~15-20 min) used as an ______ anesthetic.
Thiopental is an ultrashort agent (~15-20 min) used as an ______ anesthetic.
The action of barbiturates is non-selective, leading to generalized CNS and ______.
The action of barbiturates is non-selective, leading to generalized CNS and ______.
Barbiturates have either GABA-like action or enhance the effects of ______ at GABAA receptors.
Barbiturates have either GABA-like action or enhance the effects of ______ at GABAA receptors.
Increasing the dose of barbiturates results in generalized ______ and depression.
Increasing the dose of barbiturates results in generalized ______ and depression.
The mechanism of action of barbiturates results in increased ______ conductance and hyperpolarization.
The mechanism of action of barbiturates results in increased ______ conductance and hyperpolarization.
Phenobarbital's effects include acting as a microsomal enzyme ______, enhancing the metabolic clearance of bilirubin.
Phenobarbital's effects include acting as a microsomal enzyme ______, enhancing the metabolic clearance of bilirubin.
Phenobarbital is used in the treatment of grand mal ______.
Phenobarbital is used in the treatment of grand mal ______.
Barbiturates serve as sedatives and ______ in the treatment of insomnia.
Barbiturates serve as sedatives and ______ in the treatment of insomnia.
Phenobarbital acts as a microsomal enzyme ______, enhancing metabolic clearance.
Phenobarbital acts as a microsomal enzyme ______, enhancing metabolic clearance.
Thiopental is used as a short ______ in various procedures.
Thiopental is used as a short ______ in various procedures.
Barbiturates can cause physical ______ as a potential adverse effect.
Barbiturates can cause physical ______ as a potential adverse effect.
Phenobarbital is used to activate liver enzymes in the treatment of physiological ______ in neonates.
Phenobarbital is used to activate liver enzymes in the treatment of physiological ______ in neonates.
Pheobarbital may precipitate symptoms of acute intermittent ______.
Pheobarbital may precipitate symptoms of acute intermittent ______.
Barbiturates have largely been replaced by ______ for the treatment of anxiety.
Barbiturates have largely been replaced by ______ for the treatment of anxiety.
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Study Notes
Flumazenil
- Competitive antagonist at benzodiazepine receptors.
- Used to prevent or reverse CNS effects of benzodiazepine overdose.
- Accelerates recovery from benzodiazepines used in anesthetic and diagnostic procedures.
- Precautions necessary for specific conditions:
- Avoid use in drivers and machine operators requiring high attention.
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation due to risks of fetal hypotonia.
- Contraindicated in hepatic encephalopathy and respiratory depression.
- Caution when combined with other CNS depressants like alcohol.
Buspirone
- Partial agonist targeting 5-HT1A receptors in the midbrain.
- Selective anxiolytic without sedative or muscle relaxant properties.
- Delayed anxiety suppression, typically occurring after 2 or more weeks.
- Considered the preferred anxiolytic for the elderly.
- Non-dependence forming medication.
- Common adverse effects include dizziness, headache, tachycardia, and nervousness.
Barbiturates
- Largely replaced by safer alternatives such as benzodiazepines and SSRIs for anxiety and sleep disorders.
- Phenobarbital: long-acting (6-8 hours), used as an anticonvulsant.
- Thiopental: ultra-short-acting (15-20 minutes), utilized as an intravenous general anesthetic.
- Mechanism of action:
- GABA-like effects or enhancement of GABA at GABAA receptors, leading to increased Cl- conductance and hyperpolarization.
- Non-selective action can result in generalized CNS depression with increased doses.
- Therapeutic uses:
- Insomnia management, though now mostly replaced by benzodiazepines.
- Treatment for grand mal epilepsy.
- Phenobarbital induces microsomal enzymes, aiding in the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates.
- Adverse effects:
- Potential for physical dependence.
- Respiratory depression and myocardial depression in cases of acute toxicity.
- Phenobarbital can precipitate acute intermittent porphyria symptoms due to increased porphyrin synthesis.
Ramelteon
- Prescribed for patients with difficulties in falling asleep.
- Selective agonist targeting melatonin receptors MT1 and MT2 involved in sleep promotion and circadian rhythm regulation.
- Adverse effects can include dizziness and fatigue.
Chloral Hydrate
- One of the oldest hypnotic drugs, an alcohol derivative.
- Induces hypnosis within 30 minutes, effects lasting approximately 6 hours.
- Primarily used as a hypnotic for children and the elderly prior to short surgical or dental procedures.
- Current usage is very limited.
Flumazenil
- Competitive antagonist at benzodiazepine receptors.
- Used to prevent or reverse CNS effects of benzodiazepine overdose.
- Accelerates recovery from benzodiazepines used in anesthetic and diagnostic procedures.
- Precautions necessary for specific conditions:
- Avoid use in drivers and machine operators requiring high attention.
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation due to risks of fetal hypotonia.
- Contraindicated in hepatic encephalopathy and respiratory depression.
- Caution when combined with other CNS depressants like alcohol.
Buspirone
- Partial agonist targeting 5-HT1A receptors in the midbrain.
- Selective anxiolytic without sedative or muscle relaxant properties.
- Delayed anxiety suppression, typically occurring after 2 or more weeks.
- Considered the preferred anxiolytic for the elderly.
- Non-dependence forming medication.
- Common adverse effects include dizziness, headache, tachycardia, and nervousness.
Barbiturates
- Largely replaced by safer alternatives such as benzodiazepines and SSRIs for anxiety and sleep disorders.
- Phenobarbital: long-acting (6-8 hours), used as an anticonvulsant.
- Thiopental: ultra-short-acting (15-20 minutes), utilized as an intravenous general anesthetic.
- Mechanism of action:
- GABA-like effects or enhancement of GABA at GABAA receptors, leading to increased Cl- conductance and hyperpolarization.
- Non-selective action can result in generalized CNS depression with increased doses.
- Therapeutic uses:
- Insomnia management, though now mostly replaced by benzodiazepines.
- Treatment for grand mal epilepsy.
- Phenobarbital induces microsomal enzymes, aiding in the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates.
- Adverse effects:
- Potential for physical dependence.
- Respiratory depression and myocardial depression in cases of acute toxicity.
- Phenobarbital can precipitate acute intermittent porphyria symptoms due to increased porphyrin synthesis.
Ramelteon
- Prescribed for patients with difficulties in falling asleep.
- Selective agonist targeting melatonin receptors MT1 and MT2 involved in sleep promotion and circadian rhythm regulation.
- Adverse effects can include dizziness and fatigue.
Chloral Hydrate
- One of the oldest hypnotic drugs, an alcohol derivative.
- Induces hypnosis within 30 minutes, effects lasting approximately 6 hours.
- Primarily used as a hypnotic for children and the elderly prior to short surgical or dental procedures.
- Current usage is very limited.
Flumazenil
- Competitive antagonist at benzodiazepine receptors.
- Used to prevent or reverse CNS effects of benzodiazepine overdose.
- Accelerates recovery from benzodiazepines used in anesthetic and diagnostic procedures.
- Precautions necessary for specific conditions:
- Avoid use in drivers and machine operators requiring high attention.
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation due to risks of fetal hypotonia.
- Contraindicated in hepatic encephalopathy and respiratory depression.
- Caution when combined with other CNS depressants like alcohol.
Buspirone
- Partial agonist targeting 5-HT1A receptors in the midbrain.
- Selective anxiolytic without sedative or muscle relaxant properties.
- Delayed anxiety suppression, typically occurring after 2 or more weeks.
- Considered the preferred anxiolytic for the elderly.
- Non-dependence forming medication.
- Common adverse effects include dizziness, headache, tachycardia, and nervousness.
Barbiturates
- Largely replaced by safer alternatives such as benzodiazepines and SSRIs for anxiety and sleep disorders.
- Phenobarbital: long-acting (6-8 hours), used as an anticonvulsant.
- Thiopental: ultra-short-acting (15-20 minutes), utilized as an intravenous general anesthetic.
- Mechanism of action:
- GABA-like effects or enhancement of GABA at GABAA receptors, leading to increased Cl- conductance and hyperpolarization.
- Non-selective action can result in generalized CNS depression with increased doses.
- Therapeutic uses:
- Insomnia management, though now mostly replaced by benzodiazepines.
- Treatment for grand mal epilepsy.
- Phenobarbital induces microsomal enzymes, aiding in the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates.
- Adverse effects:
- Potential for physical dependence.
- Respiratory depression and myocardial depression in cases of acute toxicity.
- Phenobarbital can precipitate acute intermittent porphyria symptoms due to increased porphyrin synthesis.
Ramelteon
- Prescribed for patients with difficulties in falling asleep.
- Selective agonist targeting melatonin receptors MT1 and MT2 involved in sleep promotion and circadian rhythm regulation.
- Adverse effects can include dizziness and fatigue.
Chloral Hydrate
- One of the oldest hypnotic drugs, an alcohol derivative.
- Induces hypnosis within 30 minutes, effects lasting approximately 6 hours.
- Primarily used as a hypnotic for children and the elderly prior to short surgical or dental procedures.
- Current usage is very limited.
Flumazenil
- Competitive antagonist at benzodiazepine receptors.
- Used to prevent or reverse CNS effects of benzodiazepine overdose.
- Accelerates recovery from benzodiazepines used in anesthetic and diagnostic procedures.
- Precautions necessary for specific conditions:
- Avoid use in drivers and machine operators requiring high attention.
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation due to risks of fetal hypotonia.
- Contraindicated in hepatic encephalopathy and respiratory depression.
- Caution when combined with other CNS depressants like alcohol.
Buspirone
- Partial agonist targeting 5-HT1A receptors in the midbrain.
- Selective anxiolytic without sedative or muscle relaxant properties.
- Delayed anxiety suppression, typically occurring after 2 or more weeks.
- Considered the preferred anxiolytic for the elderly.
- Non-dependence forming medication.
- Common adverse effects include dizziness, headache, tachycardia, and nervousness.
Barbiturates
- Largely replaced by safer alternatives such as benzodiazepines and SSRIs for anxiety and sleep disorders.
- Phenobarbital: long-acting (6-8 hours), used as an anticonvulsant.
- Thiopental: ultra-short-acting (15-20 minutes), utilized as an intravenous general anesthetic.
- Mechanism of action:
- GABA-like effects or enhancement of GABA at GABAA receptors, leading to increased Cl- conductance and hyperpolarization.
- Non-selective action can result in generalized CNS depression with increased doses.
- Therapeutic uses:
- Insomnia management, though now mostly replaced by benzodiazepines.
- Treatment for grand mal epilepsy.
- Phenobarbital induces microsomal enzymes, aiding in the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates.
- Adverse effects:
- Potential for physical dependence.
- Respiratory depression and myocardial depression in cases of acute toxicity.
- Phenobarbital can precipitate acute intermittent porphyria symptoms due to increased porphyrin synthesis.
Ramelteon
- Prescribed for patients with difficulties in falling asleep.
- Selective agonist targeting melatonin receptors MT1 and MT2 involved in sleep promotion and circadian rhythm regulation.
- Adverse effects can include dizziness and fatigue.
Chloral Hydrate
- One of the oldest hypnotic drugs, an alcohol derivative.
- Induces hypnosis within 30 minutes, effects lasting approximately 6 hours.
- Primarily used as a hypnotic for children and the elderly prior to short surgical or dental procedures.
- Current usage is very limited.
Flumazenil
- Competitive antagonist at benzodiazepine receptors.
- Used to prevent or reverse CNS effects of benzodiazepine overdose.
- Accelerates recovery from benzodiazepines used in anesthetic and diagnostic procedures.
- Precautions necessary for specific conditions:
- Avoid use in drivers and machine operators requiring high attention.
- Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation due to risks of fetal hypotonia.
- Contraindicated in hepatic encephalopathy and respiratory depression.
- Caution when combined with other CNS depressants like alcohol.
Buspirone
- Partial agonist targeting 5-HT1A receptors in the midbrain.
- Selective anxiolytic without sedative or muscle relaxant properties.
- Delayed anxiety suppression, typically occurring after 2 or more weeks.
- Considered the preferred anxiolytic for the elderly.
- Non-dependence forming medication.
- Common adverse effects include dizziness, headache, tachycardia, and nervousness.
Barbiturates
- Largely replaced by safer alternatives such as benzodiazepines and SSRIs for anxiety and sleep disorders.
- Phenobarbital: long-acting (6-8 hours), used as an anticonvulsant.
- Thiopental: ultra-short-acting (15-20 minutes), utilized as an intravenous general anesthetic.
- Mechanism of action:
- GABA-like effects or enhancement of GABA at GABAA receptors, leading to increased Cl- conductance and hyperpolarization.
- Non-selective action can result in generalized CNS depression with increased doses.
- Therapeutic uses:
- Insomnia management, though now mostly replaced by benzodiazepines.
- Treatment for grand mal epilepsy.
- Phenobarbital induces microsomal enzymes, aiding in the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia in neonates.
- Adverse effects:
- Potential for physical dependence.
- Respiratory depression and myocardial depression in cases of acute toxicity.
- Phenobarbital can precipitate acute intermittent porphyria symptoms due to increased porphyrin synthesis.
Ramelteon
- Prescribed for patients with difficulties in falling asleep.
- Selective agonist targeting melatonin receptors MT1 and MT2 involved in sleep promotion and circadian rhythm regulation.
- Adverse effects can include dizziness and fatigue.
Chloral Hydrate
- One of the oldest hypnotic drugs, an alcohol derivative.
- Induces hypnosis within 30 minutes, effects lasting approximately 6 hours.
- Primarily used as a hypnotic for children and the elderly prior to short surgical or dental procedures.
- Current usage is very limited.
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