anxiety & trauma/stressor-related disorders

benzodiazepine common suffix

-zepam

benzodiazepine prototype

alprazolam

benzodiazepine uses (2)

generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder

benzodiazepine has a potential for what when used long-term?

dependence

benzodiazepine adverse effects (3)

CNS depression, anterograde amnesia, and paradoxical response

are benzos contraindicated in pregnancy? what schedule?

yes; IV

atypical/nonbarbiturate anxiolytic prototype

buspirone

how long do initial responses and full effects take to occur with buspirone?

1 week; 2-4 weeks

is there a risk of abuse with buspirone?

no

buspirone is contraindicated for concurrent use with what drugs? what can result?

MAOIs; HTN crisis

SSRI prototype

paroxetine

SSRI common suffixes

-ine/alopram/pran/oxetine

SSRI early adverse effects (5)

nausea, diaphoresis, tremor, fatigue, and drowsiness

SSRI late adverse effects (3)

insomnia, HA, and sexual dysfunction

serotonin syndrome produces effects of…

excitation of the body

SSRI other adverse effects (7)

weight changes, GI bleeding, hyponatremia, serotonin syndrome, bruxism, postural hypotension, and suicidal ideation