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Assessment 05 / 11
Pharm - Insomnia Treatment (now included in 11)
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Pharmacology
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09/06/2010

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Term
Estazolam (ProSom)
Definition
BNZ - approved for insomnia;
Modify the response of GABA receptor to GABA (shift dose response curve left);
Require GABA to act;
Morning after symptoms (sedation, cognitive impair);
Withdrawl - anxiety, OSA, ventilatory impairment;
Hepatic metabolism with active intermediates;
Pregnancy category X, schedule IV;
Drug-drug interactions at CYP-P450s
Term
Flurazepam (Dalmane)
Definition
BNZ - approved for insomnia;
Modify the response of GABA receptor to GABA (shift dose response curve left);
Require GABA to act;
Morning after symptoms (sedation, cognitive impair);
Withdrawl - anxiety, OSA, ventilatory impairment;
Hepatic metabolism with active intermediates;
Pregnancy category X, schedule IV;
Drug-drug interactions at CYP-P450s;
METABOLIC ACCUMULATION
Term
Quazepam (Doral)
Definition
BNZ - approved for insomnia;
Modify the response of GABA receptor to GABA (shift dose response curve left);
Require GABA to act;
Morning after symptoms (sedation, cognitive impair);
Withdrawl - anxiety, OSA, ventilatory impairment;
Hepatic metabolism with active intermediates;
Pregnancy category X, schedule IV;
Drug-drug interactions at CYP-P450s;
METABOLIC ACCUMULATION
Term
Temazepam (Restoril)
Definition
BNZ - approved for insomnia;
Modify the response of GABA receptor to GABA (shift dose response curve left);
Require GABA to act;
Morning after symptoms (sedation, cognitive impair);
Withdrawl - anxiety, OSA, ventilatory impairment;
Hepatic metabolism with active intermediates;
Pregnancy category X, schedule IV;
Drug-drug interactions at CYP-P450s
Term
Triazolam (Halcion)
Definition
BNZ - approved for insomnia;
Modify the response of GABA receptor to GABA (shift dose response curve left);
Require GABA to act;
Morning after symptoms (sedation, cognitive impair);
Withdrawl - anxiety, OSA, ventilatory impairment;
Hepatic metabolism with active intermediates;
Pregnancy category X, schedule IV;
Drug-drug interactions at CYP-P450s
Term
BZ-1 receptor
(2 actions)
Definition
sedation;
amnesia
Term
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Definition
BRA - approved for insomnia;
Modify the response of GABA receptor to GABA (shift dose response curve left);
Require GABA to act;
Specific for BZ-1 receptor at approved doses;
No clinically crucial lethality;
Pregnancy category C (Okay, but caution), schedule IV;
Term
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Definition
BRA - approved for insomnia;
Modify the response of GABA receptor to GABA (shift dose response curve left);
Require GABA to act;
Specific for BZ-1 receptor at approved doses;
No clinically crucial lethality;
Pregnancy category C (Okay, but caution), schedule IV;
ETHNIC VARIABILITY - Asians, must dec the dose
Term
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Definition
BRA - approved for insomnia;
Modify the response of GABA receptor to GABA (shift dose response curve left);
Require GABA to act;
Specific for BZ-1 receptor at approved doses;
No clinically crucial lethality;
Pregnancy category C (Okay, but caution), schedule IV;
Term
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Definition
BNZ and BRA antagonist !;
Reversal of sedation or overdose;
IV admin- short duration calls for re-dose to cover the longer-acting BNZs;
Effects: Abrupt awakening, dysphoria, agitation;
Doesn’t reverse effects of barbiturates, opiate agonists, TCAs
Term
Amobarbital (Amytal)
Definition
Barbiturate - Approved for insomnia;
Adverse effects - porphyria, metabolic enzyme induction;
Caution w/ COPD, CNS depressants, operating machinery;
Fallen from favor due to toxic profile;
Lethal at high doses;
EXTENSIVE HEPATIC METABOLISM
Term
Aprobarbital (Alurate)
Definition
Barbiturate - Approved for insomnia;
Adverse effects - porphyria, metabolic enzyme induction;
Caution w/ COPD, CNS depressants, operating machinery;
Fallen from favor due to toxic profile;
Lethal at high doses;
(NO extensive hepatic metabolism)
Term
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Definition
Barbiturate - Approved for insomnia;
Adverse effects - porphyria, metabolic enzyme induction;
Caution w/ COPD, CNS depressants, operating machinery;
Fallen from favor due to toxic profile;
Lethal at high doses;
EXTENSIVE HEPATIC METABOLISM
Term
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Definition
Barbiturate - Approved for insomnia;
Adverse effects - porphyria, metabolic enzyme induction;
Caution w/ COPD, CNS depressants, operating machinery;
Fallen from favor due to toxic profile;
Lethal at high doses;
(NO extensive hepatic metabolism)
Term
Secobarbital (Seconal)
Definition
Barbiturate - Approved for insomnia;
Adverse effects - porphyria, metabolic enzyme induction;
Caution w/ COPD, CNS depressants, operating machinery;
Fallen from favor due to toxic profile;
Lethal at high doses;
EXTENSIVE HEPATIC METABOLISM
Term
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Definition
Melatonin receptor agonist;
Not a schedule drug;
No residual effects (morning after);
Drug interactions with substrates of CYP1A2 (2C9, 3A4);
No metabolic accumulation;
Adverse effects - HA, nausea, URI, Somnolence, insomnia (paradox);
No MT3 activity;
Higher receptor specificity than melatonin, ↘ dose
Term
MT1 receptor binding
Definition
Attenuation of SCN activity, induces sleep
Term
MT2 receptor binding
Definition
Maintenance of circadian rhythm
Term
Doxepin (Silenor)
Definition
TC-Antidepressant;
Induce sedation;
Use doses lower than those from primary indication;
Not schedule drug;
Large toxic profile (slide 82)
Term
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Definition
Heterocyclic Antidepressant;
Induce sedation;
Use doses lower than those from primary indication;
Not schedule drug;
CYP metabolism and possible interactions;
Suicidal ideation (BB WARNING);
SEs on endocrine
Term
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Definition
Heterocyclic Antidepressant;
Induce sedation;
Use doses lower than those from primary indication;
Not schedule drug;
CYP metabolism and possible interactions;
Suicidal ideation (BB WARNING);
SEs on endocrine
Term
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Definition
Anticonvulsant used for off-label insomnia;
Unknown mechanism; not GABA, not Na channel blocker;
SE - Fatigue, weight gain, dizziness, ataxia, nystagmus
Term
Quietiapine (Seroquel)
Definition
Antipsychotic used for off-label insomnia;
Mech – sedation via H1 receptors;
SE - QT prolongation, orthostatic hypotension, weight gain, constipation, xerostomia
Term
Diphenhydramine
Definition
1st Generation antihistamine;
cross BBB for H1 antagonism;
SE - Xerostomia, blurred vision, urinary retention, inc intraocular pressure (think glaucoma!);
Rapid tolerance with rebound insomnia;
Caution in elderly
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