Drugs Learnt At MAU

Question 1

Cogentin, Kemadrin, Artane

Answer 1

Anticholinergics and antispasmodics

Cogentin (benzatropine)- used to treat Parkinsonism and extrapyramidal side effects of antipsychotics (tremors, spams)

Kemadrin- used to treated drug induced parkinsonism, acute dystonia or secondary dystonia and extrapyramidal side effects of antipsychotics

Artane- used to treat Parkinsonism and extrapyramidal side effects of antipsychotics (tremors, spams)

Question 2

Risperadol or Risperidone

Answer 2

Atypical antipsychotic (gen z)

Used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Taken by mouth or injection

1mg tab - white
2 mg tab - orange (most used)
3 mg tab - yellow

Side Effects- orthostatic hypotension
Gynecomastia (male enlarged breast)
Galactorrhea (milky nipple discharge)

Question 3

Depakote (Valporic Acid)

Answer 3

Anticonvulsant

Mood stabilizer

Used for mania associated with bipolar disorder

250 mg tab- orange
500 mg- pink

Question 4

Flupherazine (stronger) (Prolixin) and Depixol

Answer 4

Typical antipsychotic (millennial)

Usually given every 2 weeks

Intramuscular injection (gluteus)

Side Effects- blurred vision, lethargy, L.O.A

Adverse Effects- Tremors, Dystonia (involuntary muscle contraction), tardive dyskinesia (movements may include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering, and rapid eye blinking)

Question 5

Haloperidol (Haloxen) or Serenace

Answer 5

Typical antipsychotic
Pink tab- 5 mg

Manage positive symptoms of schizophrenia (Hallucinations and delusions).

Tics in Tourette syndrome, mania in bipolar disorder, delirium, agitation.

By mouth (most used) or intramuscular

Question 6

Epilim Chrono (sodium valproate)

Answer 6

Anticonvulsant

Used to treat epilepsy in adults and children

Mood stabilizer

Reduces and prevent GABA

200mg tab- silver package
300mg tab- green package
500mg tab- purple package

All tablets are purple

Question 7

Clonazepam (Rivotril, Klonopin)

Answer 7

Benzodiazepine

Sedative

Prevent and treat seizures, panic disorder, anxiety disorder

A group of CNS depressants which induce feelings of calm (anxiolysis), drowsiness and sleep. They act by facilitating the binding of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA at various GABA receptors throughout the CNS.

Question 8

Dilantin (Phenytoin)

Answer 8

Anticonvulsant

Use for prevention of tonic clinic seizures and focal seizures

Question 9

Lithium

Answer 9

Mood stablizer

Used to treat bipolar and depressive disorders

Side effects- increased urination, shaking of hands, increased thirst

Question 10

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Answer 10

Benzodiazepine

Used to treat anxiety disorders, trouble sleeping, severe agitation, active seizures including status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Commonly used to treat anxiety or insomnia

Lorazepam binds to benzodiazepine receptors on the postsynaptic GABA-A ligand-gated chloride channel neuron at several sites within the central nervous system (CNS). It enhances the inhibitory effects of GABA, which increases the conductance of chloride ions in the cell

Question 11

Diazepam

Answer 11

Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Question 12

Stelazine (Trifluoperazine)

Answer 12

Typical antipsychotic (millennial)

Blue tab- 5mg

Phenothiazine antipsychotic

Used to treat anxiety or schizophrenia