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Pharmacology — 7-topic bundle

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Course Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Pharmacological Profiles and Psychotherapeutics
  2. Sedatives and Hypnotics
  3. Antianxiety Drugs
  4. Antidepressants: General Principles and SSRIs
  5. Antidepressants: Other Classes
  6. Antipsychotics and CNS Stimulants (Overview)
  7. Integrating Pharmacological Concepts and Patient Safety

Study Notes

Sedatives and Hypnotics

Sedatives and hypnotics are a class of drugs that depress the central nervous system (CNS). The primary distinction lies in their intended clinical effect:

  • Sedatives: Reduce anxiety, calm you, and decrease activity without causing sleep. Think of them as helping you chill out.
  • Hypnotics: Induce drowsiness and promote the onset and maintenance of a state of sleep. They help you fall asleep and stay asleep.
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