PSYC 3403 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Gaba Receptor Agonist, Chloral Hydrate, Gaba Receptor
29 Sep 2017
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They bind to a site adjacent to the gaba receptor. Gaba, facilitates influx of chloride ions and causes hyperpolarization of the post synaptic neuron, and depressed excitability: actions at other regions produce side effects (sedation, increased seizure threshold, cognitive impairment, amnesia and muscle relaxation) behavioural responses. Drowsiness and alterations in judgment, cognitive functioning, moor skills, physical coordination and behaviour (days or hours: withdrawal dreaming become vivid and excessive. Insomnia: psychological effects similar to alcohol. It competitively blocks access of pharmacologically active benzodiazepines to receptor. Produces sedation and promotes a physiological pattern of sleep. benzodiazepines. Three hypnotic agents all start with (cid:498)z(cid:499) and are referred to as the (cid:498)z drugs(cid:499: zolpidem treatment of insomnia. Intended to take when one wakes: zaleplon short acting agent to help you fall asleep. Lack of: eszopiclone treatment of insomnia. Prolonged deleterious effects on psychomotor function and driving ability.
