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Anxiety
Anxiety drugs
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Pharmacology
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03/14/2011

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Which drugs are considered first line for GAD?
Definition

Generally, Very Excited People Die

 

Duloxetine, Escitalopram, Paroxetine, Venlafaxine (SSRIs and SNRIs)

Term
Which drugs are considered 2nd line for GAD?
Definition
BZD's; all others tend to be given PRN.
Term
T/F: Buspirone is a BZD.
Definition
F
Term
T/F: Buspirone possesses anticonvulsant, relaxant, hypnotic and dependence properties.
Definition
F
Term
Which drug is delayed onset?
Definition
Buspirone
Term
MoA for Buspirone?
Definition
5HT1A partial agonist @ presynaptic 5HT receptors
Term
Buspirone is agent of choice in which cases?
Definition
uncomplicated GAD, those with substance/alcohol abuse history, and those failing other therapies.
Term
which drug is preferred in BZD naive PTs?
Definition
buspirone
Term
What are the common drugs for Panic disorder (ie, high potency)?
Definition
Alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepan
Term
what drug is often used for performance anxiety (B-blocker)?
Definition
Propranolol
Term
what drugs are preferred for panic?
Definition

Panic's Very Scary:

the SSRIs & Venlafaxine.

Term
What are the first line drugs for Social anxiety?
Definition

Social Events Prove Very Frightening:

 

Escitalopram, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Venlafaxine

Term
IN PTSD, which drugs may be used to augement tx?
Definition
atypical antipsychotics: incl risperidone, quetiapine, olanzapine.
Term
which drugs are choice in PTSD?
Definition
SSRIs.
Term
What Alpha 1 adrenergic Antagonist is used in PTSD?
Definition
PRazosin
Term
Which drug has effects in limiting nightmares and sleep disturbances?
Definition
prazosin
Term
T/F: Typical onset of efficacy for antidepressants for anxiety is longer than in depression
Definition
True. OFten takes 8-12 weeks in anxiety.
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T/F Benzodiazepines are ineffective in PTSD
Definition
T
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