2nd generation antipsychotics (ATYPICAL) Flashcards

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MoA

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Blocks post-synaptic dopamine (D1-D4) receptors.
Acts on a wide range of other receptors = distinct clinical side effects.

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General facts for atypical antipsychotics

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More metabolic side effects
May be more effective at treating negative symptoms

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Other antipsychotics

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Amisulpride
Aripiprazole
Lurasidone
Paliperidone

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5
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Amisulpride

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Most hyperprolactinaemia

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6
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Aripiprazole

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DOESN’T cause hyperprolactinaemia

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7
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Clozapine

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Agranulocytosis
Myocarditis
GI obstruction
Most weight gain + diabetes

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8
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Olanzapine

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Most weight gain + diabetes

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9
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Risperidone

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Most hyperprolactinaemia

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10
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Commonly used antipsychotics

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Quetiapine
Olanzapine
Risperidone
Clozapine

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