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CNS Drugs Flashcards

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Serotonin Syndrome

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FAT CHD

Fever
Agitation
Tremor
Clonus
Hyperreflexia
Diaphoresis

Cyproheptadine: first line treatment

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TCA toxicity

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3Cs: Coma, Cardiotoxicity, Convulsions

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3
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Serotonin antagonist causing priapism

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Tranzodone

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4
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Bupropion

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MOA: inhibits dopamin and norepinephrine neuronal reuptake

Indication: Smoking cessation

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5
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Typical antipsychotic with the least EPS risk

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Thioridazine
- most muscarinic blockade
- also causes pigmentary retinopathy

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6
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Drug of choice for refractory and suicidal schizophrenia

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Clozapine

SE: Agranulocytosis

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6
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Antipsychotics with highest risk for weight gain

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Clozapine and Olanzapine

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7
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Only approved antipsychotic for Schizophrenia in young patients

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Risperidone

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8
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Single most effective agent for Parkinson’s

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Levodopa

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9
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Benzodiazepine indicated for alcohol withdrawal

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Chlordiazepoxide

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10
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Antidote for Benzodiazepine overdose

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Flumazenil

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11
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Drug of choice for neonatal seizures

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Phenobarbital

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12
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Drug of choice for methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning

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Fomepizole

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13
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First line drug for absence seizures

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Ethosuxamide

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14
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Inhaled anesthetic that increases ICP

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Nitrous oxide

*also the least cardiotoxic

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15
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DOC for trigeminal neuralgia

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Carbamazepine

16
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Most teratogenic AED

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Valproic acid

17
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First line for neuropathic pain

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Gabapentin, Pregabalin

18
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SE-AED
Gingival hyperplasia
SJS
Acute intermittent porphyria

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SE-AED
Gingival hyperplasia: Phenytoin
SJS: Carbamazepine
Acute intermittent porphyria: Barbiturates

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