GABA Agonists and Their Applications
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Which GABA receptor is an ion channel?

  • GABAb
  • GABAa (correct)
  • Both GABAb and GABAa
  • None of the above

    • Which GABA receptor is a GPCR?

  • GABAb (correct)
  • GABAa
  • Both GABAb and GABAa
  • None of the above

    • What type of channel is the GABA receptor?

    Cl- Channel

    Between barbiturates and benzodiazepines, which causes a bigger potentiation of GABA?

    <p>Barbiturates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which drug class does phenobarbital belong?

    <p>GABAa Agonist (Barbiturate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical use of phenobarbital?

    <p>Anti-convulsant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sort of half-life does phenobarbital have?

    <p>Very long (80-120 hours)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is phenobarbital administered?

    <p>Parenteral administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which drug class does methohexital belong?

    <p>GABAa agonist (barbiturate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical use of methohexital?

    <p>Pre-op sedation, Anesthesia for ECT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the half-life of methohexital?

    <p>Short (3.5 minutes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which drug class does etomidate belong?

    <p>GABAa agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical use of etomidate?

    <p>Preanesthetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action for etomidate?

    <p>Binds to the B3 subunit of GABAa to keep the channel open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which drug class does propofol belong?

    <p>GABAa agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the clinical uses of propofol?

    <p>Preanesthetic, Anti-emetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the side effects of using propofol?

    <p>Hypotension, Respiratory depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action for propofol?

    <p>Binds to the B3 subunit of GABAa to keep it open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anesthetic causes a unique euphoria?

    <p>Propofol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the half-life of propofol?

    <p>Short (1hr)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which drug class does meprobamate belong?

    <p>GABAa agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical use of meprobamate?

    <p>Approved anxiolytic but used as a sedative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the effects of meprobamate overdose?

    <p>Respiratory depression, Severe hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the half-life of meprobamate?

    <p>6-17 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if you abruptly stop taking meprobamate?

    <p>Anxiety, insomnia, tremors, hallucinations and seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which drug class does carisoprodol belong?

    <p>GABAa agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is an analogue of meprobamate?

    <p>Carisoprodol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical use of carisoprodol?

    <p>Muscle relaxant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if you abruptly stop using carisoprodol?

    <p>Anxiety, insomnia, tremors, hallucinations and seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which drug class does diazepam belong?

    <p>GABAa Agonist: BZ Anxiolytics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical use of diazepam?

    <p>Anxiolytic, Acute treatment of status epilepticus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used to treat status epilepticus?

    <p>Diazepam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two issues commonly seen with other BZ drugs are not seen with diazepam?

    <p>Lack of respiratory depression, Lack of synergy with ethanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which drug class does clonazepam belong?

    <p>GABAa Agonist: BZ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical use of clonazepam?

    <p>Anticonvulsant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the half-life of clonazepam?

    <p>23 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the half-life of diazepam?

    <p>20-80 hours (long)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which drug class does zolpidem belong?

    <p>GABAa Agonist: Non-BZ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical use of zolpidem?

    <p>Sedative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the half-life of zolpidem?

    <p>2.1 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result if you use a biphasic form of zolpidem?

    <p>Hangover effect but it will keep you asleep throughout the night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action for zolpidem?

    <p>Selectively binds the a1 subunit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    GABA Agonists Overview

    • GABAa receptors function as ion channels
    • GABAb receptors act as G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)
    • GABA receptor specifically facilitates Cl- ion flow

    Barbiturates vs Benzodiazepines

    • Barbiturates cause greater potentiation of GABA compared to benzodiazepines

    Phenobarbital

    • Classified as a GABAa agonist (barbiturate)
    • Acts as an anti-convulsant
    • Features a very long half-life of 80-120 hours
    • Administered parenterally

    Methohexital

    • Another GABAa agonist (barbiturate)
    • Used for pre-operative sedation and anesthesia for ECT
    • Exhibits a short half-life of about 3.5 minutes
    • Administered via IV

    Etomidate

    • GABAa agonist used primarily as a preanesthetic
    • Effective in decreasing intracranial pressure during brain injuries
    • Mechanism involves binding to the B3 subunit of GABAa to keep the channel open

    Propofol

    • Classified as a GABAa agonist
    • Used for pre-anesthesia and as an anti-emetic (unique feature among anesthetics)
    • Short half-life of 1 hour
    • Side effects include hypotension and respiratory depression
    • Induces a unique euphoric effect
    • Also binds to the B3 subunit of GABAa

    Meprobamate

    • GABAa agonist primarily used as a sedative
    • Known side effects of overdose include respiratory depression and severe hypotension
    • Half-life ranges from 6-17 hours
    • Abrupt cessation leads to anxiety, insomnia, tremors, hallucinations, and seizures

    Carisoprodol

    • A GABAa agonist analogue of meprobamate
    • Clinically used as a muscle relaxant
    • Similar withdrawal symptoms to meprobamate if stopped abruptly

    Benzodiazepines Overview

    • Diazepam is a GABAa agonist and classified as a BZ anxiolytic
    • Used as an anxiolytic and for acute status epilepticus treatment
    • Lack of respiratory depression and synergy with ethanol distinguishes it from other BZ drugs
    • Clonazepam, another GABAa agonist (BZ), serves as an anticonvulsant with a half-life of 23 hours
    • Diazepam has a long half-life between 20-80 hours

    Zolpidem

    • Non-benzodiazepine GABAa agonist used as a sedative
    • Exhibits a short half-life of 2.1 hours
    • A biphasic form may reduce hangover effects but promotes prolonged sleep
    • Mechanism of action involves selective binding to the a1 subunit of the GABAa receptor

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