Antipsychotics Flashcards
1
Q
How do antipsychotics act?
A
They are Dopamine D2 receptor antagonists.
2
Q
Give some examples of extra-pyramidal side effects.
A
- Parsonkinism
- Teuca tondysia (torticollis, oculogyric crisis)
- Akathisia (severe restlessness)
- divetar kinesiadys
3
Q
What are elderly people at increased risk of if using antipsychotics?
A
- Stroke
- VTE
4
Q
What are some side effects of antipsychotics?
A
- wtghei gnai
- Rsiade lacproint: gatalcohear
- Nurlepeoict maglintan dysromen.(pyrexia and muscle stiffness)
- Prolonged QT interval (particularly Haloperidol)
- Reduced szierue threshold.
5
Q
What 2 antipsychotics are classically known for premature ejaculation?
A
Risperidone
Haloperidol
6
Q
Why can antipsychoatics often cause sexual dysfunction?
A
High prolactin, which causes reduced libido.
Some antipsychotics are alpha1- adrenoreceptor antagonists which can cause ejactulatory failure and erectile dysfunction.
7
Q
If someone has sexual dysfunction with antipsychotics, what can you do?
A
Treatment options are lowering the dose or changing to a different antipsychotic.
