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Anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs

There are hundreds of published studies on the effects of benzodiazepine anxiolytics and hypnotics on ptr/ermam-e parameters m healthy subjects, and it is generally recognized that these drugs cause a dose-related reduction m most [Pg.83]

Area of assessment Benzodiazepines and related drugs Non-benzodiazepines (buspirone) [Pg.84]

Subjective effects Relaxation tiredness with higher (therapeutic) doses No effect at lower, possibly sedation at higher doses [Pg.84]

Verbal, logical functions No clear effects No data [Pg.84]

Table 10.1 Pharmacokinetic properties of some anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs... Table 10.1 Pharmacokinetic properties of some anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs...
Precautions Use benzodiazepines cautiously in treating patients with liver disease. They potentiate alcohol and other CNS depressants. Benzodiazepines are, however, considerably less dangerous than other anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs. As a result, a drug overdose is seldom lethal, unless other central depressants, such as alcohol, are taken concurrently. [Pg.104]

Figure 9.9 summarizes the therapeutic disadvantages and advantages of some of the anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs. [Pg.107]

The interactions where the effects of antipsychotic, anxiolytic and hypnotic drugs are affected are covered in this section but there are other monographs elsewhere in this publication where the effects of other drugs are altered by a benzodiazepine or antipsychotic. [Pg.706]

Psychotropic drugs Major tranquillisers, anxiolytics and hypnotics, tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ... [Pg.505]

ANTIHYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS ANXIOLYTICS AND HYPNOTICS ... [Pg.45]

ANTIHYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS ANXIOLYTICS AND HYPNOTICS t hypotensive effect Additive hypotensive effect Monitor BP at least weekly until stable. Warn patients to report symptoms of hypotension (light-headedness, dizziness on standing, etc.)... [Pg.45]

ANAESTHETICS-GENERAL 2. ANTICANCER AND IMMUNOMODULATING DRUGS -IL-2 3. ANTIDEPRESSANTS - MAOIs 4. ANTI HYPERTENSIVES AND HEART FAILURE DRUGS 5. ANTI-PSYCHOTICS 6. ANXIOLYTICS AND HYPNOTICS... [Pg.130]

TCAs ANXIOLYTICS AND HYPNOTICS - BZDs Possible t plasma concentrations of diazepam Inhibition of CYP2C19-mediated metabolism of diazepam. The clinical significance of this depends upon whether diazepam s alternative pathways of metabolism are also inhibited by co-administered drugs Watch for excessive sedation with diazepam... [Pg.187]

NERVOUS SYSTEM DRUGS ANXIOLYTICS AND HYPNOTICS Barbiturates... [Pg.263]

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