Antipsychotics Flashcards

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Typical

A

1st generation
used as mood stabilizer in psychosis
blocks D2 receptors
tx positve sx of schizophrenia

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2
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typical meds

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haloperidol (Haldol)
fluphenazine (Prolixin)
chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

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3
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typical s/e

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EPS
anticholinergic
orthostatic hypotension
lower seizure threshold
NMS
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4
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high potency

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lower dose
less sedation
less anticholinergic s/e
higher EPS

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5
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low potency

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higher dose
very sedating
very anticholinergic
less EPS

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6
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atypical

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2nd generation
treat both positive and negative sx of schizophrenia
lower EPS

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7
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atypical meds

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aripiprazole (Abilify)
ziprasidone (Geodon)
olanzapine (Seroquel)
risperidone (Risperdal)
clozapine (Clozaril)
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8
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atypical s/e

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weight gain
metabolic syndrome
cardiotoxicity
lower EPS

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clozapine (Clozaril)

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atypical
can cause agranulocytosis
should have CBC
notify if cold or flu sx

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