PPT-CNS Depressants: Sedative-Hypnotics

Chapter 6 Why are CNS depressants problematic Usually prescribed under physician direction Second most frequently abused prescription drug and sometimes contributes to death due to accidental overdoses. Sedative hypnotics depress or slow down the bodys functions These drugs are commonly referred to as tranquilizers sleeping pills or sedatives They were originally developed to treat medical conditions such as epileptic seizures as well as to treat a Sedative-Hypnotics. Chapter 6. Why are CNS depressants problematic?. Usually prescribed under physician direction. Second most frequently abused prescription drug and sometimes contributes to death due to accidental overdoses. CNS depressants . LAB 2. Some Drugs That Effect CNS. Stimulants. Depressants. A . stimulant. is a drug that speeds up activities of the CNS. A . depressant. . is a. . drug that slows brain and body reactions. Yates Brown, MD. Medical Director / Tenderloin Outpatient Clinic. Disclosure Statement. No relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose. Definitions. “Sedative-Hypnotics” =. COHP 450. Ferris State University. PICO Presentation:. For hospitalized patients, does the use of hypnotic agents as compared with non-pharmaceutical sleep aids improve sleep?. Using FLITE, I searched CINAHL, which is a nursing database.. Sedative-Hypnotics Page � Pharmacy �2: Principle of Drug Mechanisms Page � Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology �ll of the benzodiazepines have the same general chemical st Sedative-Hypnotics Page � Pharmacy �2: Principle of Drug Mechanisms Page � Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology �ll of the benzodiazepines have the same general chemical st By: Emma Bannach and Mekenzie Catalano. Definition and Street Names. Depressants are a drug that slows down the normal function of the central nervous system.. They can be in the form of pills, powder, or liquid.. Sohrab. R.. Depressants?. Drugs which . depress . the CNS.. Interfere with transmission of nerve impulses in the neurones. . Slow down bodily functions including mental activity.. Most commonly taken depressant is alcohol . CNS Depressants. Dr. . Abdulaziz. . Bin . Saeedan. What is Misuse?. Misuse. = “. Non-medical use. ” or any use that is outside of a medically prescribed regimen. Examples can include:. Taking for. LAB 2. Some Drugs That Effect CNS. Stimulants. Depressants. A . stimulant. is a drug that speeds up activities of the CNS. A . depressant. . is a. . drug that slows brain and body reactions. Stimulants increase. . Anjana. Assistant Professor. Deptt. . of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology. Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna. Overview of the chapter . Introduction (. Sedatives, Hypnotics. Lessons learned? . Ted Parran MD FACP. Director, Addiction Medicine Fellowship, St. Vincent Charity Hospital . Isabel and Carter Wang Professor and Chair in Medical Education. CWRU School of Medicine. Dr. . . Kumari. . Anjana. Assistant Professor. Deptt. . of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology. Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna. Sedatives. A . drug that subdues excitement and calms the subject without inducing sleep, though drowsiness may be produced. .