Psychotropics
Drugs that affect behavior, psychiatric state, and sleep.
Psychotropics
Antidepressants
Treat depression, pain, insomnia, and anxiety
Zoloft (sertraline)
Antihistamines
Treats the allergic reaction and rhinitis
Dimetapp
Bronchodilators
Theo-24 (theophyline)
What are safety considerations with psychotropics?
Care should be taken as they often impair the CNS and can cause drowsiness.
Should read auxiliary labels.
Hypnotic Non-Barbiturate
Helps to improve sleep, anxiety, muscle spasms ect.
Estazolam
Sedative/Antianxiety
Controls panic attacks, extreme fear and worry
Xanax (alprazolam)
Decongestants
Shrinks swollen blood vessels and tissues in the nose
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)
Bronchial Corticosteroid
Reduces inflammation of the airways to dilate the bronchi
Belclomethasone
Reasons proprietary/brand drug names are easier to remember than non-proprietary/generic drug names?
-they are designed by the manufacturer to help promote the drug.
-the manufacturer will create the name so it is associated with the disease it treats. Sometimes this can influence the MD to prescribe the drug.
Hypnotic Barbiturate
Treats anxiety, insomnia, and seizure disorders
mephobarbita
Anti-seizure
Controls seizures and the symptoms, not a cure
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Antitussives
Inhibits a region in the brain stem responsible for coughing.
dextromethorphan
Anticholinergic
Blocks the action of acetylcholine ( a neurotransmitter) that results in smooth muscle relaxation.
ipratropium
A drug's name that describes its structure and function?
Chemical Name
Antipsychotic - Bipolar
control psychotic symptoms for a short period of time.
Seroquel
Narcotic Detox
Addresses withdrawal of narcotics by acting on neurotransmitters
Dolophine (methadone)
Expectorants
Three types: regular acting and in combination with antitussives either with narcotic or nonnarcotic
Guaifenesin
Guaifenesin with Codeine
Guaifenesin with Dextromethorphan
Is O2 considered a medication?
Yes, it's class is medical gas.
While a potential drug is under development , the developer gives it a code number or a suggested _________?
Nonproprietary name
Once a suggested nonproprietary name is officially approved, it becomes the generic name if the drug.
Antipsychotic - Schizophrenia
Changes/influences neurotransmitters in the brain to reduce psychosis.
Thorazine
Alcohol Dependancy
Treats alcoholism by decreasing the desire to drink
Antabuse (disulfiram)
Mucolytic
Liquifies thickened bronchial mucus
Mucomyst
Safety considerations of Respiratory Agents:
Narcotic antitussives and some antihistamines can cause sever drowsiness
Inhalers should be cleaned regularly to prevent blockage and/or bacterial or fungal growth.
How many different drugs may have been used before, during and after a dental procedure?
local anesthetic (topical for injection pain and IM for tissue pain)
antibiotics for prevention prior to if heart issues and after
Anti-inflammatory drugs for pain