Hypnotics and Anesthetics

Indications for non-benzodiazepine hypnotics?

Insomnia

Side effects of non-benzodiazepine hypnotics?

-Abnormal sleep behavior (sleepwalking, complex actions during sleep, etc)

-Risk of excessive CNS depression with other CNS depressants

Interactions with hypnotic medications?

-Other CNS depressants will cause excessive CNS depression

What is the difference between sedatives and hypnotics?

Sedatives induce relaxation, while hypnotics specifically induce sleep.

Zaleplon

Sonata

Hypnotic

Zolpidem

Ambien

Hypnotic

Eszopiclone

Lunesta

Hypnotic

Indications for a general anesthetic?

-Sedation for a procedure or ventilation

Side effects of general anesthetics?

-Respiratory depression

-Hypotension

-Bradycardia

Interactions with general anesthetics?

-Other CNS depressants/Bloodpressure and heartrate lowerers

Etomidate

Amidate

Anesthetic

Propofol

Diprivan

Anesthetic

Dexmedetomidine

Precedex

Anesthetic