Long Acting Typical Antipsychotics Prolixin and Haldol Decanoate Flashcards
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What is the drug class of Prolixin?
Typical antipsychotic
What is the primary indication for Haldol Decanoate?
Schizophrenia
True or False: Prolixin is a long-acting antipsychotic.
True
Fill in the blank: Haldol Decanoate is administered via _______.
intramuscular injection
What is the mechanism of action for typical antipsychotics like Prolixin?
Dopamine receptor antagonism
Which long-acting typical antipsychotic is also known as fluphenazine decanoate?
Prolixin
What is the formulation type of Haldol Decanoate?
Depot injection
True or False: Prolixin and Haldol Decanoate can be used for acute psychotic episodes.
False
What is a common side effect associated with typical antipsychotics?
Extrapyramidal symptoms
What is the dosing frequency for Haldol Decanoate?
Every 4 weeks
True or False: Prolixin is used to treat bipolar disorder.
False
Fill in the blank: Haldol Decanoate is often used in patients who have _______ compliance.
poor
What is one contraindication for using Prolixin?
Severe CNS depression
Which typical antipsychotic has a longer half-life, Prolixin or Haldol Decanoate?
Haldol Decanoate
What is the initial dose of Haldol Decanoate for adults?
10 to 20 mg
True or False: The action of Haldol Decanoate is primarily on serotonin receptors.
False
What is a potential serious adverse effect of typical antipsychotics?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
What type of patients may benefit from long-acting injections like Prolixin?
Patients with chronic schizophrenia
Fill in the blank: Prolixin is often used in _______ settings for maintenance therapy.
outpatient
What is the brand name for fluphenazine?
Prolixin
True or False: Haldol Decanoate can be given orally.
False
What is one benefit of using long-acting antipsychotics?
Improved adherence to treatment
What is the maximum dose for Haldol Decanoate in a month?
100 mg
Fill in the blank: The long-acting form of Prolixin allows for less frequent _______.
dosing