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PDA: Drugs for Anxiety
Anxiety drug names and their functions, mechanisms and side effects
4 cards·by lizzieheinonen
drug actionpharmacologyanxietymedicinedrugs
Benzodiazepines (Diazepam)
activates GABA receptors which decrease the excitability of neurons, causes influx of Cl-,
hyperpolarisation so AP firing less likely
Benzodiazepines (Diazepam) - Low doses
anxiety relieving effects
Benzodiazepines (Diazepam) - High doses
sleep induction
Benzodiazepines (Diazepam) - SE
drowsiness, dizziness, decreased alertness and concentration, lack of coordination,
depression