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.
2
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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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4
Q
Other antipsychotics
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Amisulpride
Aripiprazole
Lurasidone
Paliperidone
5
Q
Amisulpride
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Most hyperprolactinaemia
6
Q
Aripiprazole
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DOESN’T cause hyperprolactinaemia
7
Q
Clozapine
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Agranulocytosis
Myocarditis
GI obstruction
Most weight gain + diabetes
8
Q
Olanzapine
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Most weight gain + diabetes
9
Q
Risperidone
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Most hyperprolactinaemia
10
Q
Commonly used antipsychotics
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Quetiapine
Olanzapine
Risperidone
Clozapine