2-18 Anti-Psychotics Flashcards
A: Mesolimbic DA system
B: Which symptoms is this system associated with?
A: DA neurons from VTA -> subcortical structures of the brain (NA)
B: Psychotic symptoms
A: Nigrostriatal DA system
B: Which symptoms is this system associated with?
A: DA neurons from [Substantia nigra: compacta] -> striatum
B: Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPS)
A: Mesocortical DA system
B: Which symptoms is this system associated with?
A: DA from VTA -> frontal cortex
B: Negative symptoms (and part of positive symptoms)
A: Tuberoinfundibular DA system
B: Which symptoms is this system associated with?
A: DA neurons projecting from the hypothalamus to the [ant. Pituitary]
B: Hyperprolactinemia and associated adverse effects
Other names for FGAs (First Generational Antipsychotics) (4)
- Major tranquilizers,
- Neuroleptics,
- [conventional antipsychotics],
- [Typical antipsychotics]
List the types of FGAs (3)
- Phenothiazines
- Thioxanthines
- Butyrophenones
Examples of Phenothiazine FGAs (5)
-azine
- Chlorpromazine
- Thioridazine
- Perphenazine
- Trifluoperazine
- Fluphenazine
Examples of Thioxanthine FGAs
Thiothixene
Examples of Butyrophenone FGAs
Haloperidol
List the Low Potency FGAs (2)
“Cheating Thieves are Low”
- Chlorpromazine
- Thioridazine
List the Middle Potency FGAs (2)
- Perphenazine
- Thiothixene
A: List the HIGH Potency FGAs (3)
B: Which of these has the highest affinity for D2 receptors?
“Try to Fly High”
A:
- Trifluperazine
- Fluphenazine
- Haloperidol = Binding affinity for D2 receptor is 10x greater than any other receptor
Which FGAs can be administered as Long acting injectables (2)
- Haloperidol
- Fluphenazine
Anti-Psychotic Indications (8)
OMASTABA!
- [Autism in children/adolescents]
- Bipolar DO (Acute mania/Maintenance/Depression)
- Agitation 2° to Schizophrenia vs. bipolar
- Schizophrenia (acute & maintenance)
- [Med-induced Psychosis] (Delirium/Dementia/Substance induced Psychosis)
- Tourette’s
- OCD
- Anxiety disorder
[Low Potency FGA] Side Effects (4)
- [ExtraPyramidalSx] / Tardive Dyskinesia
- Hyperprolactinemia
- [Muscarinic vs. A1 adrenergic] Effects
- Histamine Effects
[HIGH Potency FGA] Side Effects (2)
- [ExtraPyramidalSx] / Tardive Dyskinesia
- Hyperprolactinemia
A: Why is IM route for Anti-Psychotics a more effective route than PO? (2)
B: Describe Anti-Psychotic Protein binding
C: Describe Anti-Psychotic Solubility
- Poor GI absorption
- [Hepatic first-pass effect]
B: 90% Protein bound (the 10% unbound crosses BBB)
C: VERY LIPID SOLUBLE –> STORED IN FAT and slowly removed
Anti-Psychotics Half-Life
20 hours (at steady state, half life = 4-7 days)
MOA for FGA Therapeutic Effect
occurs [when >65% of [Mesolimbic DA2 receptors] are BLOCKED]
MOA for FGA [ESP Side Effects]
occurs [when >80% of [Nigrostriatal DA2 receptors] are BLOCKED]
MOA for FGA [Hyperprolactinemia Side Effects]
occurs [when >80% of [Tuberoinfundibular DA2 receptors] are BLOCKED]
A: List components of [Drug induced Parkinsonism] (4)
B: What are the other 2 components of EPS?
EPS = DAD
- [Drug induced Parkinsonism]
- Dystonia
- Akathisia
A: [Drug induced Parkinsonism]= PARK = [Pill rolling tremor] / [Areflexia posturally –> Falls] / [Rigidity Cogwheel] / [Kinesia (bradykinesia)]
A: List components of Dystonia (3)
B: What are the other 2 components of EPS? (2)
EPS = DAD
- [Drug induced Parkinsonism]
- Dystonia
- Akathisia
A: Dystonia:
- Sustained muscle spasm–>Abnormal twisted posture
- Exacerbated with activity
- Demographic: Young males
A: List components of Akathisia (2)
B: What are the other 2 components of EPS? (2)
EPS = DAD
- [Drug induced Parkinsonism]
- Dystonia
- Akathisia
A: Akathisia: Sense of restlessness (typically legs) with need to move. Mistaken for agitation
-Demographic: Women
A: What is Tardive Dyskinesia
B: What area of the body is most commonly affected?
A: Abnormal involuntary mvmnt that typically does not remit even after drug cessation.
B: Facio-Masticatory-Oro-lingual
Effects of Hyperprolactinemia (4)
- Galactorrhea/lactation
- Gynecomastia
- DEC GnRH –> [DEC LH & FSH] –> [Irregular menstruation & infertility]
- Osteopenia
Effects of Antipsychotics blocking [Muscarinic System] (Effect of Anticholinergic action) (5)
can’t see, can’t spit, can’t pee, can’t shit, can’t think
[Blurred vision / Dry Mouth / Urinary Retention / Constipation / Confusion]
Effects of Antipsychotics blocking [A1 Adrenergic System]
Orthostatic hypOtension –> Fall Risk!
Effects of Antipsychotics binding to [Histamine Receptors] (2)
Sedation vs. Wt.Gain
Describe Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
RARE SE of Any Dopamine Blocker (Antipsychotics vs. GI meds) that –> FEVER
- [Fever > 40C]
- Encephalopathy (Confusion)
- Vitals unstable (INC HR / RR / BP from autonomic dysfunction)
- Enzymes INC (CPK)
- Rigitidy INC (Tremor)