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PTherapeutics I T2 Sleep Disorder Drugs
Sleep Disorder Drugs
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04/03/2011

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Diphenhydramine and Doxylamine (may/may not) be used for long term use
Definition
may not
Term
Diphenhydramine and Doxylamine are used for _____ insomnia (ie, what degree of insomnia?)
Definition
mild
Term
T/F: If not proving effective, increasing doses of Diphenhydramine or Doxylamine may help to increase sedation.
Definition
False. Only increases SEs.
Term
What effect to Doxylamine and Diphenhydramine have on REM sleep?
Definition
REM sleep is suppressed; REM rebound may occur
Term
Which is the most popular alternative med for insomnia? What are the other options, and why aren't they recommended?
Definition
Melatonin. Kava Kava and Valerian root, due to liver problems.
Term
What drug(s)s has/have and MoA of competing with histamine for H1 sites, as well as having anticholinergic effects?
Definition
Doxylamine and Diphenhydramine
Term
With chronic use (1-2 weeks) the effects of Doxylamine and Diphenhydramine _______
Definition
wear-off
Term
Melatonin is usually used for _____ and can be used to regulate______
Definition
jet lag; circadian rhythm
Term
Which drug(s) has/have an MoA of blocking 5HT2, and as such is an/are antidepressant(s)?
Definition
Mirtazapine & Trazodone
Term
Trazodone should avoid doses above 200 mg because______
Definition
it is activating above 200 mg
Term
Mirtazapine, at higher doses, can _____
Definition
be activating
Term
With SSRI-treated patients, which drug(s) has/have the best documentation?
Definition
Mirtazapine & trazodone
Term
What are the TCAs used in insomnia?
Definition
AD:
Amitriptyline and Doxepin
Term
Which drug(s) can cause cardiovascular toxicity and can be fatal if OD'd?
Definition
Amitriptyline and Doxepin
Term
Orthostatic hypotension, urinary hesitancy, dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, constipation and cognitive effects in the elderly are SEs of what drug(s)?
Definition
TCA's: Doxepin & Amitriptyline
Term
With sleep, the BZDs function by______
Definition
reducing latency and increasing total sleep time
Term
The BZDs affect the sleep cycle by____
Definition
increasing stage 2 and reducing 3, 4, and REM
Term
Which patients should avoid BZDs?
Definition
those with apnea, pregnancy, history of substance abuse and alcohol use
Term
paraodoxical reactions may be seen in what class of drug and with what drug specifically?
Definition
BZDs; triazolam
Term
With the BZDs, rebound may be seen with ______
Definition
short half life agents
Term
anterograde amnesia may occur with _____
Definition
rapid onset BZDs, eg lorazepam
Term
Seizures may result with abrupt discontinuation with which drug(s)?
Definition
BZDs
Term
_______ increase the risk of hip fractures in the elderly
Definition
long acting BZDs
Term
_______ have increased risk of motor vehicle and pedestrian accident rates
Definition
BZDS
Term
The BZDs approved for Insomnia are ______
Definition
QuEFTT:
Quazepam, Estalzolam, Flurazepam, Triazolam and Temazepam
Term
Triazolam is used for ______ in insomnia
Definition
latency
Term
The most common BZDs used are _____ due to _____
Definition
Triazolam and temazepam; shorter half life
Term
Which drug(s) has/have an MoA of Omega 1 alpha 1 subunit selectivity of the GABA-A complex?
Definition
The Z drugs (Zolpidem, Zaleplon, Eszopiclone)
Term
Which drug(s) preserve(s) the sleep stages, and has/have low incidence of tolerance and rebound insomnia?
Definition
Z drugs
Term
Zolpidem's dosing should be halved in what patients?
Definition
elderly and hepatically impaired
Term
Which Z drug should only be used for one month?
Definition
Zolpidem
Term
Which Z drug has no active metabolites?
Definition
Zolpidem
Term
Which Z drugs is/are used to initiate and maintain sleep, and which is/are used to initiate sleep?
Definition
I&M: Zolpidem and Eszpoiclone
Initiate:Zaleplon
Term
Which Z drug has a CR formulation?
Definition
Zolpidem
Term
Zaleplon's dosing should be adjusted/halved in _____
Definition
the hepatically impaired/elderly
Term
What Z drug may be taken in the middle of the night?
Definition
Zalaplon. 4 hours must remain.
Term
Which Z drug is least likely to cause next day sedation?
Definition
Zaleplon
Term
Zaleplon is (rapid/slow) onset and (short/long) duration. Additionally, it causes (No/Mild/Moderate/Severe) psychomotor and memory impairment.
Definition
rapid, short, No
Term
Eszopiclone should be halved in what cases?
Definition
elderly, severe hepatic impairment, or with potent 3A4 inhibitors.
Term
What Z drug is more like a BZD as i has mild anxiolytic, muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant effects?
Definition
Eszopiclone
Term
Unpleasant taste is an SE for which Z drug(s)?
Definition
Eszopiclone
Term
What drug(s) has/have and MoA of being a Melatonin receptor agonist, MT1 and MT2 selective over MT3, with no GABA affinity?
Definition
Ramelteon
Term
Which receptors are though to help regulate circadian rhythm and sleep onset, which helps sleep and changes sleep architecture?
Definition
MT1 and MT2
Term
Ramelteon (has/has no) evidence of abuse or dependence.
Definition
Has no evidence
Term
SEs of Fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness and AEs of HA, dizziness and somnolence can be attributed to ______
Definition
(FaDD and SHAD)
Ramelteon
Term
In narcolepsy, the class of drugs used for sleep attacks include ______, which are/is _______
Definition
psychostimulants, MoDeM: Modanfinil, Dextroamphetamine, Methylphenidate
Term
Cataplexy ADJUNCTS, include _______
Definition
TCAs (Nortriptyline, Clomipramine, Imipramine -- NorClIm) and SSRIs
Term
The only FDA approved cataplexy agent is ________, which is a form of _______. It is also used for _______
Definition
Sodium Oxybate; GHB; sleep attacks
Term
What drug(s) is/are first line for Restless Leg Syndrome?
Definition
Dopamine Agonists: Ropinirole and Pramipexole, in doses LOWER than that used in Parkinson's
Term
_______ should be given if Restless Leg Syndrome causes frequent awakenings.
Definition
clonazepam or triazolam
Term
_______ should be given if Restless Leg Syndrome causes frequent awakenings.
Definition
clonazepam or triazolam
Term
______should be given if Restless Leg Syndrome proves painful.
Definition
GOCoM: Gabapentin, Oxycodone, Codeine or Methadone
Term
If needed, what sort of supplement should be given in Restless Leg Syndrome?
Definition
Iron
Term
(pharmacologic/nonpharmacologic) treatment is preferred for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ______is the first line treatment.
Definition
nonpharmacologic; CPAP machine
Term
CNS depressants should be (1st line pharmacologic/avoided) in treating Obstructive sleep apnea, because______
Definition
avoided, because it will reduce the gasping reflex when the PT attempts to breathe
Term
______ is used for mild apnea w/o hypercapnea.
______ helps to reduce apnea in some PTs.
Definition
Protriptyline; Fluoxetine
Term
Which hypnotic agents are less popular?
Definition
Chloral Hydrate and Barbiturates
Term
This drug Causes memory loss, lots of GI irrigation, and is 3x more potent than alcohol
Definition
Chloral Hydrate
Term
Which hypnotic(s) can cause rapid tolerance, has withdrawal symptoms, many interactions, may cause dependence and has many withdrawal symptoms?
Definition
barbiturates
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