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Neurology, Ophthalmology & Otology | Physician Assistant (PA) School Study Aid
Triazolam (Halcion)
- Mechanism
- Rapid-Onset Benzodiazepine
- Indications
- Insomnia
- Side Effects
- Rebound Insomnia
- Respiratory Depression
- Hypotension
- Paradoxical Excitement
- Amnesia
- Confusion
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Considerations
- Short-Term Administration
2 mins
Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics
- Indications
- Insomnia
- Mechanism of Action
- Short Half-Life
- Acts on BZ1 GABA receptor
- Less dependence
- Drugs
- Zolpidem (Ambien)
- Side Effects
- Ataxia, confusion
- Antidote
- Flumazenil for Overdose
1 min
Zolpidem (Ambien)
- Mechanism
- Hypnotic
- Indications
- Insomnia
- Side Effects
- Daytime Drowsiness
- Bizarre Sleep Behaviors
- Sleep Driving
- Angioedema
- Considerations
- Short Term Administration
- Take Immediately Before Bedtime
1 min
Melatonin Agonists
- Mechanism of Action
- Activate Melatonin Receptors in Hypothalamus
- Drugs
- Ramelteon
- Tasimelteon
- Agomelatine
- Indication
- Insomnia
- Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Considerations
- No Dependence
- Avoid Fluvoxamine
1 min
Suvorexant
- Mechanism of Action
- Orexin Receptor Antagonist
- Indications
- Insomnia
- Side Effects
- CNS Depression
- Headache
- Abnormal Dreams
- Considerations
- Contraindicated in Narcolepsy
- Avoid in Liver Disease
1 min
