18. Psychopharmacology Flashcards
“HAM” side effects
antiHistamine: sedation, weight gain
antiAdrenergic: hypotension
antiMuscarinic: dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation
What classes of drugs have HAM side effects?
TCAs
Low-potency antipsychotics
Serotonin syndrome classically occurs when which 2 classes of drugs are combined
MAOIs
SSRIs
When does a hypertensive crisis occur?
A buildup of stored catecholamines
Caused by the combination of MAOIs with tyramine-rich foods or with sympathomimetics
First line treatment for extrapyramidal symptoms causes by antipsychotics
Benztropine
3 categories of EPS
Parkinsonism: masklike face, cogwheel rigidity, bradykinesia, pill-rolling tremor
Akathisia: restlessness, need to move, agitation
Dystonia: sustained, painful contraction of muscles of neck, tongue, eyes, diaphragm
Hyperprolactinemia is caused by which drugs
Risperidone Typical (first) generation antipsychotics
Occurs after YEARS of antipsychotic use
Tardive dyskinesia
What is tardive dyskinesia
Choreoathetoid muscle movements: usually of mough and tongue
Usually irreversible
More likely to occur due to high-potency, first-generation antipsychotics
Symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
MENTAL STATUS CHANGES fever tachycardia hypertension tremor elevated CPK Lead pipe rigidity
*Can be caused by any antipsychotic after a short or long time
20 % mortality rate
Characteristics of acute dystonia
twisting and abnormal postures
Bradykinesia
decreased or slow body movement
Common side effect of anticholinergic meds
constipation
Anticholinergic meds exacerbate what type of disorders?
Neurocognitive
Dementias
Important CYP450 Inhibitors
Fluvoxamine Fluoxetine Paroxetine Duloxetine Sertraline
Over the counter cough suppressant that increases serotonin
Dextromethorphan
Location of serotonin pumps inhibited by SSRIs
Presynaptic
SSRI with longest t1/2
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
FDA blackbox warning for SSRIs
May increase suicidal thinking and behavior
*applies to children up to age 25, but may be accurate for adults as well
SSRI with higher risk for GI upset
Sertraline (Zoloft)
SSRI with short t1/2 leading to withdrawal phenomena if not taken consistently
Paroxetine (Paxil)
SSRI currently approved only for sue in OCD
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
SSRI with dose dependent QTc prolongation
Citalopram (Celexa)
Enantiomer of citalopram, possibly fewer side effects, also has dose dependent QTc prolongation
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
What class of drugs that is used for headaches can cause serotonin syndrome when used with SSRIs?
Triptans
Used in fibromyalgia
Duloxetine
SNRI major uses
Depression
Neuropathic pain
SSRIs can increase the level of what drug?
Warfarin
Carries a blackbox warning for rare but serious liver failure
Nefazodone
Sedation
Weight gain
Used in treatment of major depression
Mirtazapine
MOA of TCAs
inhibit reuptake of NE and serotonin, increasing availability of monoamines in the synapse
Treatment for TCA overdose
Sodium bicarbonate
TCA: useful in chronic pain, migraines, insomnia
Amitriptyline
Useful in enuresis (2nd line)
Imipramine
TCA used in treatment of OCD
Clomipramine
Secondary amines (2) that are metabolites of tertiary amines so they are less anticholinergic, antihistaminic, and antiadrenergic
Nortriptyline
Desipramine