Anti-anxiety drugs

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Anti-anxiety drugs Prof. Anatoly Kreinin MD, PhD Director of Psychiatric Department,

Anti-anxiety drugs

Prof. Anatoly Kreinin MD, PhD
Director of Psychiatric Department, Maale Carmel

Mental Health Center, Affiliated to Bruce Rappaport Medical Faculty, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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תרופות נוגדות חרדה.. Benzodiazepines (BZDs) Buspirone Antihistamines Antidepressants Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) Atypical antipsychotics

תרופות נוגדות חרדה..

Benzodiazepines (BZDs)
Buspirone
Antihistamines
Antidepressants
Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
Atypical antipsychotics

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תרופות שלא משומשות יותר לחרדה Typical antipsychotics (e.g., thioridazineמלריל -) Barbiturates

תרופות שלא משומשות יותר לחרדה

Typical antipsychotics (e.g., thioridazineמלריל -)
Barbiturates

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Benzodiazepines (BZDs) The Problem About 2 per cent of the adult

Benzodiazepines (BZDs) The Problem

About 2 per cent of the adult population of

the US (around 4 million people) appear to have used prescribed benzodiazepine hypnotics or tranquillisers regularly for 5 to 10 years or more. Similar figures apply in the UK, over most of Europe and in some Asian countries.
Surveys of general practices show that there are over 180 long-term prescribed users per general practice.
Despite repeated recommendations to limit benzodiazepines to short-term use (2– 4 weeks), doctors in the UK and worldwide are still prescribing them for months or years.
Dependence upon prescribed benzodiazepines is now recognised as a major clinical problem and the National Performance Assessment Framework for the NHS makes it a national priority to reduce this within each health board area.
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History of benzodiazepines 1912 phenobarbital 1961 chlordiazepoxide (Librium): 1st BDZ 1963

History of benzodiazepines

1912 phenobarbital
1961 chlordiazepoxide (Librium): 1st BDZ
1963 diazepam
1970 highest level

of use
1980s reduced use because of social concerns
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BZD Alprazolam (Xanax) Clonazepam (clonex) Diazepam (Valium,Assival) Lorazepam (Lorivan) Oxazepam (Vaben) Clorazepate (Tranxal) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

BZD

Alprazolam (Xanax)
Clonazepam (clonex)
Diazepam (Valium,Assival)
Lorazepam (Lorivan)
Oxazepam (Vaben)
Clorazepate (Tranxal)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

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History The first benzodiazepine (benzo) was synthesized by an Austrian scientist

History

The first benzodiazepine (benzo) was synthesized by an Austrian scientist -

Dr. Leo Sternbach in the mid 1950’s while working at Hoffman-La Roche.
The new compound’s potential as a pharmaceutical was not initially recognized, however, Dr. Sternbach’s persistent research eventually uncovered it’s efficacy as a tranquilizer.
In 1959, chlordiazepoxide (Librium) was introduced as the first of many benzos to come.
Just four years later, in 1963, diazepam (Valium) came on the market.
Clinicians quickly recognized the potential of benzos as a safer alternative to the barbiturate class of anxiolytics.
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Structure 2-Keto Benzos Some administered as prodrug All have active metabolites

Structure

2-Keto Benzos
Some administered as prodrug
All have active metabolites (commonly desmethyldiazepam)
Long half-lives

(most in excess of 60 hours)
3-hydroxy Benzos
No active metabolites
Not metabolized in the liver
Intermediate half-lives (most ~ 8-20 hours)
Triazolo Benzos
Additional heterocyclic ring attached at the 1 and 2 positions
Some active metabolites
Short to intermediate half-lives (anywhere from 3-14 hours)
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2-Keto Benzos First isolated benzo Oxidized to desmethyldiazepam in the liver

2-Keto Benzos

First isolated benzo
Oxidized to desmethyldiazepam in the liver
Indicated for

treatment of anxiety and insomnia

Most prolific and versatile benzo
Indicated for treatment of anxiety, seizure, muscle tension, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal

Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

Diazepam (Valium)

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2-Keto Benzos Longest half-life of any benzo (~ 40-250 hours) Indicated

2-Keto Benzos

Longest half-life of any benzo (~ 40-250 hours)
Indicated primarily for

treatment of insomnia, may also serve as an anxiolytic

High potentcy (~ 20 times stronger per miliigram than diazepam)
Causes moderate anterograde amnesia
Indicated for treatment of anxiety, also a highly effective anticonvulsant

Flurazepam (Dalmane)

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

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2-Keto Benzos The original date-rape drug, and the origin of the

2-Keto Benzos

The original date-rape drug, and the origin of the term

“roofie”
Pharmacologically very similar to clonazepam, but possesses much stronger amnesic properties.
One of only two drugs in the U.S. for which a first possession charge is a mandatory felony. The other of the two is crack cocaine.

Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol)

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3-hydroxy Benzos Indicated for treatment of anxiety, seizure, insomnia, panic disorder,

3-hydroxy Benzos

Indicated for treatment of anxiety, seizure, insomnia, panic disorder, and

alcohol withdrawal.
Unique among benzos in it’s use as an adjunctive anti-emetic

Indicated for treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal.
Common metabolite of many 2-keto benzos following their oxidation to desmethyldiazepam

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Oxazepam (Serax)

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Triazolo Benzos First benzo approved by FDA for treatment of panic

Triazolo Benzos

First benzo approved by FDA for treatment of panic disorder.
Also

used as an adjunctive treatment for depression while adjusting to SSRIs.

Very rapid onset
Very short half-life
Possesses amnesic properties similar to clonazepam
Used almost exclusively as a pre-op anesthetic

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Triazolam (Halcion)

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Mechanism of Action Benzodiazepines act as GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) potentiators. They

Mechanism of Action

Benzodiazepines act as GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) potentiators. They bind

to BZ receptors on the GABA-BZ receptor complex, which allows them to allosterically modulate and enhance the activity of GABA. This results in increased hyperpolarization at target neurons, making them less responsive to excitatory stimuli.
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The four types of receptors

The four types of receptors

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Modulatory interactions at GABAA receptor

Modulatory interactions at GABAA receptor

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Benzodiazepines Mechanism of action Increase GABA-mediated inhibition: - spinal cord -

Benzodiazepines

Mechanism of action
Increase GABA-mediated inhibition:
- spinal cord
- cuneate nucleus
- cerebellum
- brain

stem
- hippocampus
- neocortex
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Clinical Applications Anxiolytic GAD, PTSD, OCD, etc. Panic Disorder Specific Phobias

Clinical Applications

Anxiolytic
GAD, PTSD, OCD, etc.
Panic Disorder
Specific Phobias
Anticonvulsant
Status epilepticus
Myoclonic epilepsy
Muscle relaxant
Sleep aid
Pre-operative

anesthesia
Alcohol withdrawal
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Benzodiazepines CNS - Antianxiety, sedative - Hypnotic - Amnesic - Anticonvulsant - Muscle relaxant

Benzodiazepines

CNS - Antianxiety, sedative
- Hypnotic
- Amnesic
- Anticonvulsant
- Muscle relaxant

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Benzodiazepines Antianxiety - sedative effects - relief of anxiety and tension

Benzodiazepines

Antianxiety - sedative effects
- relief of anxiety and tension
- emotional calming
-

drowsiness (tolerance)
- motor incoordination (tolerance)
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Benzodiazepines Hypnotic effects - ↓ latency of sleep onset - ↓

Benzodiazepines

Hypnotic effects
- ↓ latency of sleep onset
- ↓ awakenings
- ↑ stage

2 NREM sleep
- ↓ stage 3 & 4 NREM sleep
- ↓ REM sleep
- ↑ total sleep time
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Benzodiazepines Anticonvulsant effects - interrupt status epilepticus or any existing seizures

Benzodiazepines

Anticonvulsant effects
- interrupt status epilepticus or any
existing seizures – diazepam

(i.v.)
- prevent infantile myoclonus, absence seizures – clonazepam (orally)
tolerance → escape from seizure control
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Benzodiazepines Muscle relaxant effects ! No effect on NMJ (neuromuscular junction);

Benzodiazepines

Muscle relaxant effects
! No effect on NMJ (neuromuscular junction); a

CNS effect!
Diazepam:
i.v. - tetanus
- stiff-man syndrome
- endoscopy, orthopedic manipulations
orally - not well documented
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Benzodiazepines Effects on respiration and cardiovascular system -usually insignificant Preexisting respiratory

Benzodiazepines

Effects on respiration and cardiovascular system
-usually insignificant
Preexisting respiratory failure can be

aggravated by any hypnotic - sedative drug
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Enhancement of GABAergic inhibition GABA agonistic action enhancement of GABA release

Enhancement of GABAergic inhibition

GABA agonistic action
enhancement of GABA release enhancement of

synthesis depression of metabolism
depression of GABA uptake
allosteric enhancement of action at GABAA receptor
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Potentiation of GABA-induced Cl- conductance conductance of open channels BARBITURATES life-time

Potentiation of GABA-induced Cl- conductance

conductance of open channels
BARBITURATES
life-time of channel

openings
BENZODIAZEPINES
frequency of channel openings
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Benzodiazepines Binding sites - 3H-diazepam binding: saturable, reversible, specific - sites

Benzodiazepines

Binding sites
- 3H-diazepam binding: saturable, reversible, specific
- sites unevenly distributed; parallel

to GABAA receptors
cortex high
striatum
cerebellum
spinal cord low
- affinity of various BDZ derivatives for the receptor correlates with biological and therapeutic potency
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Benzodiazepine binding site ligands Agonists (positive modulators) benzodiazepines Antagonists (null modulators)

Benzodiazepine binding site ligands

Agonists (positive modulators)
benzodiazepines
Antagonists (null modulators)
flumazenil
for BZD overdose

- ( 0.5 mg ½ min repaid after ½ min (max 3 mg)
Inverse agonists (negative modulators)
β-carbolines
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Future therapeutic trends of benzodiazepine binding site (BDZ R) ligands Drugs

Future therapeutic trends of benzodiazepine binding site (BDZ R) ligands

Drugs for a

given binding site subtype:
BDZ R1 agonist sedative, amnesic,
(anticonvulsant)
BDZ R2 agonist anxiolytic, muscle relaxant
BDZ R partial agonist ↓ dependence
BDZ R inverse agonist ↓ ethanol intake
abnormal BDZ R specific disorder
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Benzodiazepine pharmacokinetics Absorption rapid: diazepam, triazolam, flurazepam intermediate: lorazepam slow: oxazepam

Benzodiazepine pharmacokinetics

Absorption
rapid: diazepam, triazolam, flurazepam
intermediate: lorazepam
slow: oxazepam
Plasma protein binding high
Distribution
non-equilibrium: blood

flow, lipid solubility
equilibrium: lipid solubility
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Benzodiazepine pharmacokinetics Metabolism Oxidative reactions: active metabolites, long half-life, influenced by

Benzodiazepine pharmacokinetics

Metabolism
Oxidative reactions: active metabolites, long half-life, influenced by age, disease

and other drugs - diazepam
Conjugation: loss of activity, far less influenced by age, disease and other drugs - lorazepam, oxazepam, active metabolites
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Benzodiazepines: pharmacokinetics Drug Important differences Diazepam Mean half-life 35-50 h (desmethyldiazepam)

Benzodiazepines: pharmacokinetics Drug Important differences

Diazepam Mean half-life 35-50 h (desmethyldiazepam)
metabolites have

long half-life
Lorazepam Mean half-life 12-20 h, rapid oral absorption,
disposition not altered appreciably by liver
disease, aging or inhibitors of drug metabolism
Oxazepam Mean half-life 6-10 h, slower absorption than
lorazepam, disposition not altered appreciably
by liver disease, aging or inhibitors of drug metabolism
Triazolam Mean half life 2-3 h, rapid absorption,
disposition not altered appreciably by liver disease, aging or drugs
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Benzodiazepine metabolism

Benzodiazepine metabolism