6 Questions
What is the major pharmacologic action of benzodiazepines when given in low doses?
Decrease anxiety by acting on the limbic system
Which drug class is known for its ability to induce sleep when given in high doses?
Barbiturates
What is the primary method of excretion for benzodiazepines after metabolism?
Urine
Which drug class is used for short-term treatment of simple insomnia but loses effectiveness by the end of the 2nd week?
Nonbenzodiazepines-Nonbarbiturates
Which drug is considered the first anxiolytic in a class of drugs known as azaspirodecanedione derivatives?
Buspirone
What is the main advantage of buspirone compared to other common antianxiety drugs?
No effects on the CNS when taken with alcohol or sedative-hypnotics
Explore the main classes and therapeutic effects of synthetic drugs used as sedatives and hypnotics, including benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and nonbenzodiazepine-nonbarbiturate drugs. Learn about their uses in managing anxiety, inducing sleep, and relaxing muscles.
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