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Mental Health Clinical Schizophrenia Flashcards

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Name positive symptoms of sz:

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Hallucinations
Delusions
Thought insertion/echo/withdrawl/broadcasting
Disorganised speech
Disorganised or catatonic behaviour

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Name negative symptoms of sz:

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Flattened (blunted) mood
Avolition- lack of goal directed activities
Apathy- lack in sense of caring
Alogia- speech may be reduced in quantity
Anhedonia- failure to enjoy + emotional or pleasurable experiences
Slow movements
Poor self care or neglect

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Name the cognitive symptoms of sz:

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Memory, attention and executive functions e.g decision making
Not affected by AP treatment

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What are the consequences of negative and cognitive symptoms?

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Affect around 40-80% of sz patients
Strong predictors of poor outcome
More consistent, worsen with duration of illness and response poorly to AP

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Describe the ICD-10 diagnosis of sz:

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At least ONE of the main
At least TWO of the other
Last at least a month

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Describe the DSM 5 diagnosis of sz:

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Two symptoms present for at least a month:
-delusions, hallucinations, disorganised speech, grossly disorganised catatonic behaviour, negative symptoms
Social/ occupational dysfunction
Duration- continuous for at least 6 months

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Name differential diagnosis’ of sz:

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Substance induced psychotic disorder
Psychotic disorder due to medical conditions:
-sepsis -cerebral tumour
Severe mood disorder
PTSD, OCD
Personality disorder
ASD or communication disorders
Dementia

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Describe the features of FGA’s:

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Chlorpromazine
D2 antagonist
Similar SE profile- EPSEs
Same efficacy but different SEs

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Describe the features of SGA’s:

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Chemically related to TCA
5HT2A antagonism, fast D2 dissociation (less D2 specific), 5HT1A antagonism
Possibly superior efficacy against -ve symptoms
Different SE profile:
-lower EPSEs but increase metabolic syndrome

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Name some SGAs licensed to treat mood disorders:

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Risperidone
Quetiapine
Olanzapine
Aripirazole

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Name classes and examples of FGAs:

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Phenothiazine:
-chlopromazine, pericyazine, levopromazine
Butyrophenones:
-haloperidol, benpenidol
Thioxanthenes:
-flupentixol, zuclopethixol
Substituted bezamides:
-sulpride, amisulpride

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Name different examples of SGAs:

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Clozapine
Risperidone
Quetipaine
Aripirazole
Lurasidone

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How does the long acting injection (LAI) and depot work of an AP?

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Admin by deep IM injection
Form a depot at injection site which the antipsychotic released fairly steady rate into blood

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What are the requirements when using a FGA LAI?

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A small test dose is given to test for sensitivity to EPSEs and to the oil base

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What are the requirements when using a SGA LAI?

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Oral treatment is required first, to see if it works and SEs as can’t reverse after injected

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Why would you offer a LAI over an oral antipsychotic?

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If patient preference or to avoid covert non-adherence

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What is the problem with olazapine LAI?

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Post injection syndrome- needs to be monitored for 3 hours after

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What are the advantages of LAI?

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Assured medication delivery and continuous coverage
Pt doesn’t need to remember every day
Clinicians aware if patient non adherence
Drug remains in system for 1-2 weeks after missed dose
Decrease relapse freq and hospitalisation
Avoid first pass metabolism
Smoother release profile- decrease SEs

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What are the disadvantages of LAI?

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IM injection- painful
Conversion oral to LAI not straight forawrd
Preparation needed
Dose titration more difficult and take longer
SEs persist for longer
Risk for poor injection technique

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What is high dose antipsychotic therapy (HDAT)?

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When a single AP is prescribed above BNF max
OR
2 or more AP prescribed concurrently that, when expressed as a % of their max daily dose total to more than 100%, includes PRN

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What should occur if a patient is on HDAT?

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Clinical needs to review and document:
-target symptoms
-SEs
-therapeutic response
-close physical monitoring inc ECG

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What are the aims of rapid tranquillisation?

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Decrease suffering to patient
Decrease risk of harms to others
To do no harm by prescribing safety
Not to induce sleep or unconsciousness but to sedate them while enabling them to still participate in further assessment

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What is the NICE recommend drugs for rapid tranquilisation?

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IM lorazepam on its own
IM haloperidol with IM promethazine

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What are the monitoring requirements of rapid tranquilisation med?

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SES
Pulse/BP
Resp rate
Hydration
Conscious levels
Every 15 mins if max dose exceeded
Every hour if not

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What is treatment resistant psychosis?
A lack of satisfactory clinical improvement despite use of adequate doses of at least 2 different APs, including SGAs prescribed for at least 4-6 week trial
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What is the AP used in treatment resistant psychosis?
Clozapine only AP licensed
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How does clozapine work?
Relatively weak antagonist at the D2r Acts relatively strongly at the 5HT2Ar and it has a strong anticholinergic, antihistaminic and a1 adrenergic blocking properties
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What are the monitoring requirements when starting on clozapine?
Pt must be registered with an approved clozapine blood monitoring service to minimise risk of agranulocytosis and neutropenia Blood monitoring before starting then weekly for first 18 weeks, then twice weekly until 1 year, then monthly after Can only be supplied if valid blood result
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What is the green blood result for clozapine?
WBC count ≥3500/mm3 or the neutrophil ≥2000/mm3 Means it can be supplied
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What is the amber blood result for clozapine?
WBC 3500-3000/mm3 or the neutrophil between 2000-1500/mm3 Repeat twice weekly until either green or red- can still supply
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What is the red blood result for clozapine?
WBC below 3000mm3 and/or absolute neutrophil below 1500mm3 Immediate cessation of therapy sample blood daily until pt has recovered No further prescribing allowed unless error occurred or consultant takes full responsibility
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What are the discontinuation symptoms of APs?
Occur within 4 days and may last 1-2 weeks N&V, sweating, muscle pains, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, seizures, EPSEs, akathisia dystonia, dyskinesia
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What occurs if you stop an AP with significant anticholinergic effects?
Cholinergic rebound Excessive sweating, headache, diarrhoea
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What would be the drug management for withdrawl symptoms of AP?
Benzo for anxiety/ sleep Anticholinergic drugs for cholinergic symptoms Original AP can be restarted and taper down slower
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What are the adverse effects of FGAs?
Neurological SEs: EPSEs Acute- akathisia, dystonia, Parkinsonism Tardive dykinesia
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What are the adverse effects of SGAs:
Metabolic SEs: -weight gain -hyperglycaemia -hyerlipidaemia
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What are the adverse effects of all APs:
Anticholinergic Cardiac Hyperprolactinamia Sexual dysfunction
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When are EPSEs commonly seen?
Dose related, higher doses of high potency FGAs, less common in SGAs but still seen
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What are the signs and symptoms of dystonia?
Uncontrolled muscle spasm in any part of the body: -eyes rolling upward (oliguric crisis) -head and neck twisted to side (torticolis) Can be very painful
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What is the prevalence of dystonias?
Around 10% More common in: -young men -pts who haven't had AP before -high potency e.g haloperidol
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What time does dystonias occur?
Acute- within hours of starting- even faster with IM Tardive- after months/ years
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What is the treatment for dystonias?
Anticholinergic- Oral, IM, IV (procylidine) Switching
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What are the signs and symptoms of Parkinsonism symptoms?
Tremor and/or rigidity- hands often Bradykinesia -decreased facial expressions, flat monotone voice -slow body movements, inability to initiate movement
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What is the prevalence for Parkinsonism symptoms?
Around 20% More common in: -elderly females -pre-existing neurological damage
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What time does Parkinsonism symptoms occur?
Days to weeks after started or dose increase
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What is the treatment for Parkinsonism symptoms?
Decrease dose Switch medication Anticholinergic e.g procylidine
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What are the signs and symptoms of akathisia?
Inner restlessness: -constant pacing across room -unable to sit down -constant twitching or tapping of legs
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What is the prevalence of akathisia?
Wide variation around 25% for acute FGA, lower for SGA Common when starting aripiprazole
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What is the time for akathisia?
Can occur hours or days after starting, or increasing dose Can persist for several months
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What is the treatment for akathisia?
Dose decrease Switching Short course of benzo- esp when staring aripiprazole
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What are the signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesias?
Wide variety Lip smacking Tounge profusion Choreiform movements (playing piano) Making noises/ facial expressions you can't control
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What is the prevalence of tardive dyskinesia?
Around 5% of patients per year More common in: -older age -affective illness -sz -high doses -acute EPSEs earlier on
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What is the time of tardive dykinesias?
Times months/ years
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What is the treatment for tardive dyskinesias?
Stop anticholinergic treatment Decrease dose of AP Switch to AP less likely to cause- clozapine or quetiapine
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What is the monitoring recommended by NICE for metabolic syndrome?
Baseline then repeat at 12 weeks then annually -waist circumference, fasting blood glucose, HbA1C, blood lipid level Every 3 months for first year for clozapine and olanzapine Weekly weight for first 6 weeks, at 3 months, 12 months then annually
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Why does hyperprolactinamyia occur with APs?
Dopamine inhibits prolactin release therefore dopamine antagonists increase prolactin plasma levels
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Which drugs are high risk of causing hyperprolactinamyia?
Amisulpridie Palperidone Risperidone Sulpuride FGAs
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What are the symptoms of hyperprolactinamyia?
Often asymptomatic: -sexual dysfunction -menstrual disturbances -breast growth -galactorhoea -delusions of preg
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What are the long term complications of hyperprolactinamyia?
Decrease in BMD Increase risk of breast cancer
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What is the management of hyperprolactinamyia?
Decrease dose, switch to a prolactin sparing AP e.g aripirazole Consider adding low dose aripirazole e.g 2.5-5mg day
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Which are the most common APs causing sexual dysfunction?
Haloperidol and risperidone
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Which are the least common APs causing sexual dysfunction?
Aripirazole Quetiapine
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What is the management for sexual dysfunction when using AP?
Monitor prolactin levels Adjust dose- either decrease, omit selected or consider single daily Switch or stop Add 3-6 mg aripirazle (off license) PD5i via specialist only
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Which APs commonly cause sedation?
Common in low potency FGA and some SGA Clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine
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What would be the management of sedation?
Review concurrent meds Start low dose Counsel on driving Switching Prescribing at night or bigger dose at night Avoid psychostimulants like modafinil
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Which APs cause anticholingeric SEs?
Low potency FGAs and clozapine Olanzapine and quetiapine at higher doses
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What are the central anticholinergic SEs of AP?
Cognitive impairment Delirium Hyperthermia Confusion
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What are the peripheral anticholinergic SEs of AP?
Dry mouth Constipation Blurred vision Glaucoma Urinary retention
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What is the management for anticholingeric AP SEs?
Identify pts who have pre-existing condition e.g olanzapine CI in pts with arrow angle glaucoma Review concurrent meds Decrease, switch
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What are the cardiac effects of APs?
2-3 fold increase in death Orthostatic/ post hypo Reflex tachycardia Ventricular tachy Torsades de pointes Delayed cardiac depolarisation MI Myocarditis Cardiomyopathy
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What is the management of cardiac effects?
Dose titration, switch Appropriate med to decrease HR Review concurrent meds If myocarditis suspected, AP should be stopped
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What is the monitoring for the cardiac SEs of APs?
Baseline BP, pulse, ECG repeat at 12 weeks then annually
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Name the serious side effects of clozapine:
CV: -thromboembolism -myocarditis -cardiomyopathy Haematological SEs- 0.4% Constipation Hypersalivation
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Describe the clozapine SE myocarditis:
Incidence 1-4% Most likely to occur in first 6-8 weeks Monitor signs for: -hypotension, tachy, fever/ flu, fatigue, dysponea, chest pain
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Describe the clozapine SE cardiomyopathy:
Incidence 0.02-5% Occurs later in treatment- around 9 months
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How does clozapine cause constipation?
Anticholinergic and antihistaminic effects, plus antagonism at 5HT3r
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What is the management for constipation due to clozapine?
Dietary and exercise Laxatives- stim (1st line) + stool softeners Avoid bulk forming as may cause impaction
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Describe the SE of hyper salivation clozapine causes:
Early stages of treatment Dose related May improve over time Contributory in the development of aspiration pneumonia, could be life threatening
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What is the management for hyper salivation?
No licensed treatment Consider dose reduction or switching Antimuscarinic med can be used but consider constipation e.g hyoscine hydrobromide
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What is the non drug treatment for hypersalivation?
Chewing gum Elevating pillow Placing a towel at pillow
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What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?
An acute disorder of thermoregulation and neuromotor control Rare but serious or even fatal 0.11-0.16% incidence
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What are the signs and symptoms of NMS?
Fever Diaphoresis Rigidity Fluctuating level of consciousness Tachycardia Fluctuating BP Sweating Elevated creatinine kinase, leukocytosis, altered LFTs
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What are the risk factors for NMS?
High potency FGAs, recent or rapid dose increase/ reduction, abrupt withdrawl of ACH drugs, AP polypharmacy Psychosis, organic brain disease, alcoholism, PD, hyperthyroidism Male and younger age
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What is the treatment for NMS?
Stop AP, monitor temp, pulse, BP Consider benzo Call ambulance- rehydration, bromocriptine, dantrolene, sedation with benzo, artificial ventilation
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What does NMS stand for?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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What are the requirements of restarting an AP after a patient has had NMS?
Allow at least 5 days before attempting to restart Start low Consider AP that is structurally unrelated to causative agent or with lower dopamine affinity e.g quetiapine, olanzapine, aripirazole AVOID depot or LAI
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What are the AP that can cause QT prolongation?
Haloperidol Quetipaine Pimozide
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Name other drugs that can cause QT prolongation:
Escitalopram, amiodarone Mycin ABs Citalopram Tamoxifen
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What other drugs cause neutropenia?
Carbamazepine Sulfonamides Chloramphenicol
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What APs cause anticholingeric SEs:
Clozapine, chlorpormazine, trifluroperixine, zuclipenthixol
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What is the interaction between APs and smoking?
Interaction with hydrocarbon in tobacco smoke, not nicotine So vapes and NRT ok
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Name the APs that interact with smoking?
Clozapine (50% decrease) Olanzapine (50%) Haloperidol (20%)
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What are the requirements when someone is a smoker when taking clozapine?
Take plasma level before stopping or starting smoking and repeat after 1 week When stopping smoking, decrease dose gradually (over 1 week) until around 75% of original dose reached, decrease further if needed If restarting smoking increase dose to previous smoking dose over 1 week
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What is the interaction between clozapine and caffeine?
Caffeine is an inhibitor of Cyp450 1A2 Increases clozapine levels up to 60% Also affects olanzapine Not an issue but need to monitor to make sure caffeine intake consistent

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