Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What does chlorpromazine do?
A
- used to help calm those with schizophrenia
- too little dopamine can cause parkison disease
- motor side effects
2
Q
What does haloperiol do?
A
- calms people down and helps them to sleep
- sever motor side effects
3
Q
What does clozapine do?
A
- psychosis
- hallucinations
- risk of infection + other diseases
4
Q
What does olanzapine do?
A
- helps in early stages of psychosis
- cannot be given to someone who has not yet experienced any symptoms
5
Q
What does arirpiprazole do?
A
- manage and treat schizophrenia
- little adverse effect on motor function
