Hypno-Sedatives Toxicity
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What is the primary mechanism of toxicity of hypno-sedatives?

  • Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system
  • Inhibition of the parasympathetic nervous system
  • Inhibition of the neurotransmitter GABA
  • Enhancement of the neurotransmitter GABA (correct)

    • Which of the following is a risk factor for hypno-sedative toxicity?

  • Low body mass index
  • Elderly (correct)
  • Young age
  • Male gender

    • What is the primary goal of supportive care in managing hypno-sedative toxicity?

  • Administer flumazenil to reverse the toxicity
  • Provide oxygen therapy to correct hypoxia
  • Induce emesis to remove the drug from the body
  • Maintain airway, breathing, and circulation (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a toxic effect of hypno-sedatives?

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

    What is the benefit of using activated charcoal in managing hypno-sedative toxicity?

    <p>It reduces the absorption of the drug from the gut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flumazenil is specific to which class of hypno-sedatives?

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

    What is a key strategy for preventing hypno-sedative toxicity?

    <p>Monitor patients for signs of toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a gastrointestinal toxic effect of hypno-sedatives?

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

    Study Notes

    Hypno-sedatives toxicity

    What are hypno-sedatives?

    • A class of drugs used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and seizures
    • Examples: benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam), barbiturates, and zolpidem

    Mechanism of toxicity

    • Enhance the activity of the neurotransmitter GABA, leading to excessive sedation and CNS depression
    • Can cause respiratory depression, especially when combined with other CNS depressants

    Toxic effects

    • CNS: drowsiness, confusion, slurred speech, ataxia, coma
    • Respiratory: respiratory depression, apnea
    • Cardiovascular: hypotension, bradycardia
    • Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting

    Risk factors for toxicity

    • Elderly: increased sensitivity to hypno-sedatives due to age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
    • Polypharmacy: combining hypno-sedatives with other CNS depressants increases the risk of toxicity
    • Chronic use: tolerance and dependence can lead to increased doses and higher risk of toxicity

    Management of toxicity

    • Supportive care: maintain airway, breathing, and circulation
    • Activated charcoal: may be effective in reducing absorption if given within 1-2 hours of ingestion
    • Flumazenil: a specific benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, can be used to reverse benzodiazepine toxicity
    • Hemodialysis: may be effective in removing certain hypno-sedatives from the body

    Prevention

    • Use lowest effective dose: minimize the risk of toxicity by using the lowest effective dose
    • Monitor patients: closely monitor patients for signs of toxicity, especially in high-risk groups
    • Educate patients: educate patients on the risks and signs of toxicity, and the importance of adherence to prescribed dosages.

    Hypno-sedatives Toxicity

    What are Hypno-sedatives?

    • Class of drugs used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and seizures
    • Examples include benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam, diazepam), barbiturates, and zolpidem

    Mechanism of Toxicity

    • Enhance GABA activity, leading to excessive sedation and CNS depression
    • Can cause respiratory depression, especially when combined with other CNS depressants

    Toxic Effects

    Central Nervous System (CNS)

    • Drowsiness
    • Confusion
    • Slurred speech
    • Ataxia
    • Coma

    Respiratory System

    • Respiratory depression
    • Apnea

    Cardiovascular System

    • Hypotension
    • Bradycardia

    Gastrointestinal System

    • Nausea
    • Vomiting

    Risk Factors for Toxicity

    Elderly

    • Increased sensitivity to hypno-sedatives due to age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

    Polypharmacy

    • Combining hypno-sedatives with other CNS depressants increases the risk of toxicity

    Chronic Use

    • Tolerance and dependence can lead to increased doses and higher risk of toxicity

    Management of Toxicity

    • Supportive care: maintain airway, breathing, and circulation
    • Activated charcoal: may be effective in reducing absorption if given within 1-2 hours of ingestion
    • Flumazenil: specific benzodiazepine receptor antagonist, can be used to reverse benzodiazepine toxicity
    • Hemodialysis: may be effective in removing certain hypno-sedatives from the body

    Prevention

    • Use lowest effective dose: minimize the risk of toxicity by using the lowest effective dose
    • Monitor patients: closely monitor patients for signs of toxicity, especially in high-risk groups
    • Educate patients: educate patients on the risks and signs of toxicity, and the importance of adherence to prescribed dosages

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