Posts tagged anxiolytics

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Alprazolam

Generic Name: alprazolam

Brand Name: Alprazolam Intensol, Apo-Alpraz (CAN), Niravam, Novo-Alprazol (CAN), Nu-Alpraz (CAN), Xanax, Xanax TS (CAN), Xanax XR

Other Info: Pregnancy Category D, Controlled Substance C-IV

Drug classes: Benzodiazepine, Anxiolytic

Therapeutic actions

Exact mechanisms of action not understood; main sites of action may be the limbic system and reticular formation; increases the effects of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter; anxiety blocking effects More >

Buspar

Buspirone HCl

Generic Name: buspirone hydrochloride

Brand Name: BuSpar

Pregnancy Category B

Drug class: Anxiolytic

Therapeutic actions

Mechanism of action not known; lacks antiseizure, sedative, or muscle relaxant properties; binds serotonin receptors, but the clinical significance is unclear.

Indications
  • Management of anxiety disorders or short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety
  • Unlabeled use: Decreasing the symptoms (aches, pains, fatigue, cramps, irritability) of More >
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Lorazepam

Brand Names: Apo-Lorazepam (CAN), Ativan, Novo-Lorazem (CAN), Nu-Loraz (CAN)

Pregnancy Category D

Controlled Substance C-IV

Drug classes: Benzodiazepine, Anxiolytic, Sedative-hypnotic

Therapeutic actions

Exact mechanisms are not understood; acts mainly at subcortical levels of the CNS, leaving the cortex relatively unaffected. Main sites of action may be the limbic system and reticular formation; benzodiazepines potentiate the effects of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter; anxiolytic effects occur at doses well below those More >