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Name
DIAZEPAM (Valium) OLANZAPINE ALBUTEROL (Ventolin) LEVOTHYROXINE |
Effect
Benzodiazepine drug. Enhances effects of GABA (neurotransmitter) in the brain and inhibits brain activity. Atypical anti-psychotic. Exact mechanism unknown. Blocks NT activity by binding to alpha-1, dopamine, histamine H-1, muscarine and serotonin type 2 receptors. Relaxes muscles surrounding airways to cause bronchodilation. Preventer of bronchospasm. Synthetic version of T4 (Thyroxine). Increases metabolic rate in cells by mimicking the effects of T4 |
Uses
Anxiety, agitation, tremors, delirium, seizures, muscle spasms and hallucinations from alcohol withdrawal. Schizophrenia, biopolar disorder and resistant depression (with Fluoxetine) Asthma, chronic bronchitis & emphysema (COPD) Hypothyroidism, suppress thyroid hormone release and |
Dose
2-10mg 2-4 times/day 10-20mg 1/day 1-2 inhalations every 4-6 hours 12.5-125mg/day |
Side effect
Drowsiness, fatigue and ataxia (loss of balance). Should not be taken with alcohol or sedatives. Can be addictive. Akathisia (an inability to sit still), constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, dry mouth, postural hypotension, tremor, and weight gain. If taken with benzodiazepine’s postural hypotension may be exaggerated. Nervousness, tremor, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, nausea, dizziness, and heartburn. Should not be combined with tricyclic anti-depressants and effects can be reduced by beta-blockers. Generally well tolerated. May produce symtoms of hyperthyroidism if dosage is too high. May effect insulin levels in diabetics, increase the effects of Warfarin and decrease the effects of beta-blockers. |