Cns depressants
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Central Nervous System Central Nervous System DepressantsDepressants
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CNS Depressants CNS Depressants
SedativesSedatives
• Drugs that have an inhibitory effect on the Drugs that have an inhibitory effect on the CNS to the degree that they reduce:CNS to the degree that they reduce:
– NervousnessNervousness
– ExcitabilityExcitability
– IrritabilityIrritability
– without causing sleepwithout causing sleep
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CNS Depressants CNS Depressants
HypnoticsHypnotics
• Calm or soothe the CNS to the point that they Calm or soothe the CNS to the point that they cause sleepcause sleep
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CNS DepressantsCNS Depressants
Sedative-Hypnotics—dose dependent:Sedative-Hypnotics—dose dependent:
• At low doses, calm or soothe the CNS At low doses, calm or soothe the CNS without inducing sleepwithout inducing sleep
• At high doses, calm or soothe the CNSAt high doses, calm or soothe the CNS
• to the point of causing sleepto the point of causing sleep
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Sedative-Hypnotics: BarbituratesSedative-Hypnotics: Barbiturates
• First introduced in 1903, standard agents First introduced in 1903, standard agents for insomnia and sedationfor insomnia and sedation
• Habit-formingHabit-forming
• Only a handful commonly used today due Only a handful commonly used today due in part to the safety and efficacy of: in part to the safety and efficacy of: BENZODIAZEPINESBENZODIAZEPINES
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Sedative-Hypnotics: BarbituratesSedative-Hypnotics: Barbiturates
Four categories:Four categories:
• UltrashortUltrashort
– mephobexital, thiamylal, thiopentalmephobexital, thiamylal, thiopental
• ShortShort
– pentobarbital, secobarbitalpentobarbital, secobarbital
• IntermediateIntermediate
– aprobarbital, butabarbitalaprobarbital, butabarbital
• LongLong
– phenobarbitalphenobarbital
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Sedative-Hypnotics: BarbituratesSedative-Hypnotics: Barbiturates
Barbiturates have a very narrow therapeutic index.Barbiturates have a very narrow therapeutic index.
Therapeutic IndexTherapeutic Index
• Dosage range within which the drug is effective Dosage range within which the drug is effective but above which is rapidly toxic.but above which is rapidly toxic.
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Sedative-Hypnotics: BarbituratesSedative-Hypnotics: Barbiturates
Mechanism of ActionMechanism of Action
• Site of action:Site of action:
– Brain stem (reticular formation)Brain stem (reticular formation)
– Cerebral cortexCerebral cortex
• By inhibiting GABA, nerve impulses traveling in By inhibiting GABA, nerve impulses traveling in the cerebral cortex are also inhibited.the cerebral cortex are also inhibited.
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Sedative-Hypnotics: BarbituratesSedative-Hypnotics: Barbiturates
Drug EffectsDrug Effects
• Low doses:Low doses: Sedative effectsSedative effects
• High doses:High doses: Hypnotic effectsHypnotic effects(also lowers respiratory rate)(also lowers respiratory rate)
Notorious enzyme inducersNotorious enzyme inducers
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Sedative-Hypnotics: BarbituratesSedative-Hypnotics: Barbiturates
Therapeutic UsesTherapeutic Uses
• HypnoticsHypnotics
• SedativesSedatives
• AnticonvulsantsAnticonvulsants
• Surgical proceduresSurgical procedures
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Sedative-Hypnotics: BarbituratesSedative-Hypnotics: Barbiturates
Side EffectsSide Effects
Body SystemBody System EffectsEffects
CNSCNS Drowsiness, lethargy, vertigoDrowsiness, lethargy, vertigomental depression, comamental depression, coma
RespiratoryRespiratory Respiratory depression, apnea, Respiratory depression, apnea, bronchospasms, coughbronchospasms, cough
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Sedative-Hypnotics: BarbituratesSedative-Hypnotics: Barbiturates
Side EffectsSide Effects
Body SystemBody System EffectsEffects
GIGI Nausea, vomiting, diarrheaNausea, vomiting, diarrhea
OtherOther Agranulocytosis, Agranulocytosis, vasodilation, vasodilation,
hypotension, hypotension, Stevens-Johnson Stevens-Johnson syndromesyndrome
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Sedative-Hypnotics: BarbituratesSedative-Hypnotics: Barbiturates
ToxicologyToxicology
• Overdose frequently leads to respiratory depression, Overdose frequently leads to respiratory depression, and subsequently, respiratory arrest.and subsequently, respiratory arrest.
• Can be therapeutic:Can be therapeutic:
– Anesthesia inductionAnesthesia induction
– Uncontrollable seizures: “phenobarbital coma”Uncontrollable seizures: “phenobarbital coma”
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Sedative-Hypnotics: BarbituratesSedative-Hypnotics: Barbiturates
Drug InteractionsDrug Interactions
• Additive effects:Additive effects:
– ETOH, antihistamines, benzodiazepines, ETOH, antihistamines, benzodiazepines, narcotics, tranquilizersnarcotics, tranquilizers
• Inhibited metabolism:Inhibited metabolism:
– MAOIs will prolong effects of barbituratesMAOIs will prolong effects of barbiturates
• Increased metabolism:Increased metabolism:
– Reduces anticoagulant response, leading to Reduces anticoagulant response, leading to possible clot formationpossible clot formation
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CNS Depressants: BenzodiazepinesCNS Depressants: Benzodiazepines
Most frequently prescribed sedative-hypnoticsMost frequently prescribed sedative-hypnotics
• Most commonly prescribed drug classesMost commonly prescribed drug classes
• Favorable side effectsFavorable side effects
• EfficacyEfficacy
• SafetySafety
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CNS Depressants: BenzodiazepinesCNS Depressants: Benzodiazepines
Classified as either:Classified as either:
• Sedative-hypnotic or AnxiolyticSedative-hypnotic or Anxiolytic
(Medication that relieves anxiety)(Medication that relieves anxiety)
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CNS Depressants: BenzodiazepinesCNS Depressants: Benzodiazepines
Sedative-Hypnotic TypeSedative-Hypnotic Type
• Long-Acting:Long-Acting:
– flurazepam (Dalmane), quazepam (Doral)flurazepam (Dalmane), quazepam (Doral)
• Short-Acting:Short-Acting:
– estazolam (Prosom), temazepam (Restoril),estazolam (Prosom), temazepam (Restoril),
– triazolam (Halcion)triazolam (Halcion)
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CNS Depressants: BenzodiazepinesCNS Depressants: Benzodiazepines
Anxiolytic TypeAnxiolytic Type
• alprazolam (Xanax)alprazolam (Xanax)
• chloridiazepoxide (Librium)chloridiazepoxide (Librium)
• diazepam (Valium)diazepam (Valium)
• lorazepam (Ativan)lorazepam (Ativan)
• midazolam (Versed)midazolam (Versed)
zolpidem (Ambien) and zaleplon (Sonata)zolpidem (Ambien) and zaleplon (Sonata)
(nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agents, share characteristics)(nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agents, share characteristics)
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CNS Depressants: BenzodiazepinesCNS Depressants: Benzodiazepines
Mechanism of ActionMechanism of Action
• Depress CNS activityDepress CNS activity
• Affect hypothalamic, thalamic, and limbic Affect hypothalamic, thalamic, and limbic systems of the brainsystems of the brain
• Benzodiazepine receptorsBenzodiazepine receptors
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CNS Depressants: BenzodiazepinesCNS Depressants: Benzodiazepines
Drug EffectsDrug Effects
• Calming effect on the CNSCalming effect on the CNS
• Useful in controlling agitation and anxietyUseful in controlling agitation and anxiety
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CNS Depressants: BenzodiazepinesCNS Depressants: Benzodiazepines
Therapeutic UsesTherapeutic Uses
• SedationSedation
• Sleep inductionSleep induction
• Skeletal muscle relaxationSkeletal muscle relaxation
• Anxiety reliefAnxiety relief
• Treatment of alcohol withdrawalTreatment of alcohol withdrawal
• AgitationAgitation
• DepressionDepression
• EpilepsyEpilepsy
• Balanced anesthesiaBalanced anesthesia
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CNS Depressants: BenzodiazepinesCNS Depressants: Benzodiazepines
Side EffectsSide Effects
• Mild and infrequentMild and infrequent
HeadacheHeadache DrowsinessDrowsinessDizzinessDizziness VertigoVertigoLethargyLethargyParadoxical excitement (nervousness) Paradoxical excitement (nervousness) “Hangover effect”“Hangover effect”
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CNS Depressants: CNS Depressants: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications
• Before beginning therapy, perform a Before beginning therapy, perform a thorough history regarding allergies, use thorough history regarding allergies, use of other medications,health history, and of other medications,health history, and medical history.medical history.
• Obtain baseline vital signs and I & O, Obtain baseline vital signs and I & O, including supine and erect BPs.including supine and erect BPs.
• Assess for potential disorders or conditions Assess for potential disorders or conditions that may be contraindications, and for that may be contraindications, and for potential drug interactions.potential drug interactions.
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CNS Depressants: CNS Depressants: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications
• Give 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime for Give 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime for maximum effectiveness in inducing sleep.maximum effectiveness in inducing sleep.
• Most benzodiazepines (except flurazepam) Most benzodiazepines (except flurazepam) cause REM rebound and a tired feeling the cause REM rebound and a tired feeling the next day; use with caution in the elderly.next day; use with caution in the elderly.
• Patients should be instructed to avoid Patients should be instructed to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants.alcohol and other CNS depressants.
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CNS Depressants: CNS Depressants: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications
• Check with physician before taking any other Check with physician before taking any other medications, including OTC medications.medications, including OTC medications.
• It may take 2 to 3 weeks to notice improved It may take 2 to 3 weeks to notice improved sleep when taking barbiturates.sleep when taking barbiturates.
• Abruptly stopping these medications, Abruptly stopping these medications, especially barbiturates, may cause rebound especially barbiturates, may cause rebound insomnia.insomnia.
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CNS Depressants: CNS Depressants: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications
• Safety is importantSafety is important
– Keep side rails upKeep side rails up
– Do not permit smokingDo not permit smoking
– Assist patient with ambulation Assist patient with ambulation (especially the elderly)(especially the elderly)
– Keep call light within reachKeep call light within reach
• Monitor for side effectsMonitor for side effects
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CNS Depressants: CNS Depressants: Nursing ImplicationsNursing Implications
• Monitor for therapeutic effectsMonitor for therapeutic effects
– Increased ability to sleep at nightIncreased ability to sleep at night
– Fewer awakeningsFewer awakenings
– Shorter sleep induction timeShorter sleep induction time
– Few side effects, such as hangover effectsFew side effects, such as hangover effects
– Improved sense of well-being because of Improved sense of well-being because of improved sleepimproved sleep