Anxiolytic Medications Table
Week 4
THIS ASSIGNMENT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE WEEK 4 MEDICATION TABLE DROPBOX BY SUNDAY AT 11:59 P.M. MT.
Drug Name/ Indication Associated Half-life (T1/2) Notable side effects
Medication class list diagnosis and Neurotransmitters Metabolism
targeted symptoms (CYP 450
enyzme)
Gabapentin Diagnosis: Binds to the alpha 2 Half Life Dizziness
Glutamate voltage-gated • Partial seizures delta subunit of approximately 5–
calcium channel blocker. • Restless leg voltage. Structurally 7 hours Sedation, fatigue
Anticonvulsant , syndrome • related to GABA, Metabolism
antineuralgic for chronic Neuropathic/chronic but no known direct Gabapentin is not Ataxia (loss of coordination, unsteady gait)
pain, alpha 2 delta / Nerve pain actions on GABA or metabolized but
ligand at voltage • Anxiety its receptors excreted intact Nystagmus
sensitive calcium • Bipolar disorder renally
channels Targeted symptoms: Peripheral edema (swelling in the hands, legs, or feet)
• Seizures
• Pain
Vomiting
• Anxiety
Dry mouth
Blurred vision or double vision (diplopia)
Tremors
Weight gain
Constipation
Diarrhea
CNS side effects may be due to excessive blockade of
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Week 4
voltage sensitive calcium channels
Pregabalin Diagnosis: Binds to the alpha 2 Half Life Dizziness
Pregabalin (Lyrica, • Diabetic peripheral delta subunit of approximately 5–
Lyrica CR) -Glutamate neuropathy voltage sensitive 7 hours Sedation
voltage-gated calcium • Post herpetic calcium channels. Metabolism
channel blocker. neuralgia. Structurally related Pregabalin is not Peripheral Edema (Swelling of Hands, Feet, or Legs)
Anticonvulsant , • Fibromyalgia to GABA, but no metabolized but
antineuralgic for chronic • Spinal Cord known direct actions excreted intact Weight Gain
pain, alpha 2 delta Injuries on GABA or its renally
ligand at voltage • Neuropathic pain. receptor Increased appetite
sensitive calcium • Epilepsy and
channels partial onset of
Euphoric mood
seizures
• Peripheral
neuropathic pain Irritability
• Panic disorder and
anxiety Impaired attention
Targeted
symptoms: Vomiting
• Seizures
• Pain Flatulence
• Anxiety
Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Blurred Vision or Diplopia (Double Vision)
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Week 4
THIS ASSIGNMENT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE WEEK 4 MEDICATION TABLE DROPBOX BY SUNDAY AT 11:59 P.M. MT.
Drug Name/ Indication Associated Half-life (T1/2) Notable side effects
Medication class list diagnosis and Neurotransmitters Metabolism
targeted symptoms (CYP 450
enyzme)
Gabapentin Diagnosis: Binds to the alpha 2 Half Life Dizziness
Glutamate voltage-gated • Partial seizures delta subunit of approximately 5–
calcium channel blocker. • Restless leg voltage. Structurally 7 hours Sedation, fatigue
Anticonvulsant , syndrome • related to GABA, Metabolism
antineuralgic for chronic Neuropathic/chronic but no known direct Gabapentin is not Ataxia (loss of coordination, unsteady gait)
pain, alpha 2 delta / Nerve pain actions on GABA or metabolized but
ligand at voltage • Anxiety its receptors excreted intact Nystagmus
sensitive calcium • Bipolar disorder renally
channels Targeted symptoms: Peripheral edema (swelling in the hands, legs, or feet)
• Seizures
• Pain
Vomiting
• Anxiety
Dry mouth
Blurred vision or double vision (diplopia)
Tremors
Weight gain
Constipation
Diarrhea
CNS side effects may be due to excessive blockade of
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, Anxiolytic Medications Table
Week 4
voltage sensitive calcium channels
Pregabalin Diagnosis: Binds to the alpha 2 Half Life Dizziness
Pregabalin (Lyrica, • Diabetic peripheral delta subunit of approximately 5–
Lyrica CR) -Glutamate neuropathy voltage sensitive 7 hours Sedation
voltage-gated calcium • Post herpetic calcium channels. Metabolism
channel blocker. neuralgia. Structurally related Pregabalin is not Peripheral Edema (Swelling of Hands, Feet, or Legs)
Anticonvulsant , • Fibromyalgia to GABA, but no metabolized but
antineuralgic for chronic • Spinal Cord known direct actions excreted intact Weight Gain
pain, alpha 2 delta Injuries on GABA or its renally
ligand at voltage • Neuropathic pain. receptor Increased appetite
sensitive calcium • Epilepsy and
channels partial onset of
Euphoric mood
seizures
• Peripheral
neuropathic pain Irritability
• Panic disorder and
anxiety Impaired attention
Targeted
symptoms: Vomiting
• Seizures
• Pain Flatulence
• Anxiety
Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Blurred Vision or Diplopia (Double Vision)
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