SQ drugs are isotonic, nonirritating, water soluble, non-vicious e.g. Insulin, epi, allergy meds, narcotics and heparins. NSAIDs are analgesics too.
Antianxieties have similar effects as sedative-hypnotics. They can treat anxiety/panic attacks.
Benzodiazepines belong to anti-anxiety:- they are lipid-soluble and 80%-90% protein bound. Valiums are best absorbed IM via deltoid muscle. S-E includes hypotension, contraindication includes glaucoma, CNS depression, hypersensitivity, pregnancy, lactation, MAOI.
Sulfomides:- inhibits bacterial production of folic acid which is essential for their growth. treat urinary tract infections (E-coli), ear infections, frequent or long-lasting bronchitis, bacterial meningitis, certain eye infections, (Pneumocystis carinii) pneumonia, traveler's diarrhea, and a number of other kinds of infections. These drugs will not work for colds, flu, and other infections caused by viruses. Also called sulfa medicines, are available only with a physician's prescription. They are sold in tablet and liquid forms. Some commonly used sulfonamides are sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) and the combination drug sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim, Cotrim). S-E includes hypersensitivity, coughs, headaches and weakness. The drug passes into breast milk and can cause liver failure in infants. They have good GI absorption rate.
Cross-tolerance
Narcotics
Adrenergic drugs: pain relievers
Sedative-hypnotics should not be withdrawn suddenly to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Barbiturates are example of sedative-hypnotics
Seco-barbital is a short-acting sedative-hypnotic
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