8005 final Flashcards
EPS cause
exposure to dopamine antagonist med
blocks D2 receptors means inhibiting dopamine and blocking ACH
this leads to more ACH release which turns into EPS
4 EPS symptoms
Dystonia
Akathesia
Parkinsonism
Tardive Dyskinesia
Dystonia sx
torticollis
sustained muscular contraction
oculogyric crisis
Dystonia tx
anticholinergic med
benztropine***
biperiden
diphenhydramine
Akathesia sx
restless
tapping
pacing
can’t sit still – psychomotor restlessness
Akathesia tx
Treatment (beta blocker) – propranolol***
mirtazapine
cyproheptadine
BZDs
i. Avoid polypharm or rapid dose increases to avoid akathisia
Parkinsonism sx
bradycardia
postural instability
tremor
rigidity
shuffling gait
Parkinsonism tx
Treatment (anticholinergic med) –
reduce dose or switch to lower risk med
***benzotropine (caution in elderly),
amantadine (good for elderly)
Tardive Dyskinesia sx, MOA
chronic manifestation
– involuntary movements of lower face, limbs, trunk –
reversibly inhibits VMAT2
Tardive dyskinesia risk factors
early presence of EPS
Tardive Dyskinesia tx
stop Rx
Valbenazine, deutetrabenazine, clozapine,
gingko biloba
serotonin syndrome vs NMS
onset
SS more rapid
serotonin syndrome vs NMS
which is deadly
NMS
serotonin syndrome vs NMS
3 similar sx
fever
Tachy
HTN
serotonin syndrome vs NMS
reflexes
SS: Clonus (hyperreflexia 4+)
NMS: rigidity
serotonin syndrome vs NMS
SS sx not in NMS
diarrhea
serotonin syndrome vs NMS
identifying labs
not SS
But NMS: inc CK, WBC, rhabdo
serotonin syndrome vs NMS
rx associations
SS: SSRI/SNRI, MAOI, linezolid, triptins, analgesics, cough med, St John wort, tryptophan
NMS: Antipsychotics though 1st gen more
serotonin syndrome TX
support flux BP and P,
avoid restraints
BZDs
cyproheptadine, olanzapine
DO NOT USE: propranolol, dantrolene, bromcriptine
NMS tx
DC med
Dantrolene, bromocriptine, amantadine
(too much DA is blocked, give some back)
Cooling measures (tyl & ibu ineffective)
SS to avoid
use wash out of 2 wk between SSRIs to TCAs unless it is fluoxetine, then it is 5 wks
NMS risk for recurrence
30% - start low and slow
SS acronym
Shits – diarrhea
Shivering
Hyperreflexia
Increased Temp
Vital signs instability Encephalopathy Restlessness
Sweating
Dopamine Pathways
Mesocortical
Mesolimbic
Nigrostriatal
Tuberinfundibular
mesocortical pathway
neg sx of schiz
dec d2 activity
impaired cognitions and flattening affect
mesolimbic pathway
pos sx of schiz
brain responds to dec D2 by inc activity in mesolimbic
Nigrostriatal pathway
regulates coordination and movement
major dec in parkinsons which is why antipsych can cause parkinsonism
tuberoinfundibular pathway
responsible for actions of pituitary (prolactin)
If Da is dec then inc prolactin
–causing galactorrhea, amenorrhea which means dec FSH
Dopamine made in the
VTA
5HT made in the
raphe nuclei
NE made in the
Locus Ceruleus
Ach regulated by the
parasympathetic nervous system
(side effect: dry mouth, itchy eyes, blurry vision, urinary retention,
memory impairment, elevated temp)
NT on and off switch
on is glutamate–excitatory
off is GABA–inhibitory
dopamine hypothesis
D2 receptor presynaptic autoreceptors (gatekeepers)
occupancy provides negative feedback.
Diseases or meds that ↑ DA will enhance or produce positive symptoms.
AntiΨ that ↓ DA activity will ↓ or stop psychoses.
how AntiΨ = ↓ DA
= mesolimbic – improve + symptoms
= mesocortical – may worsen negative sympomts
= nigrostriatal – risk EPS inducing movement disorders
= tuberinfundibular – risk of galactorrhea, amenorrhea
defining characteristic of schiz
psychosis
psychosis associated with
schiz
mania
depression
cognitive disorders
psychosis definition
Set of symptoms which a person’s
mental capacity,
affective response
capacity to recognize reality
communicate,
relate to others
is impacted
Schizophrenia dx to know
Disorganized speech
Negative sx
PLUS
hallucinations
delusions
and/or
disorganized speech
6+ mo with at least 1 mo of :
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Disorganized speech or behavior
- Catatonic behavior
- Negative symptoms
target of most meds for schiz
positive sx
negative sx (5)
a. Alogia – reduced speech
b. Affective blunting - ↓emotional response
c. Asociality -↓social drive, limited eye contact
d. Anhedonia - ↓interest in pleasurable things
e. Avolution - ↓motivation, poor grooming
mesolimbic pos or neg
positive
mesocortical pos or neg
neg
antipsychotic neurotransmitters
DA
5HT
NE
His
Ach
Antipsych 1st vs 2nd NT focus
1st: D2 antagonist
2nd: D2/5HT2A antagonist
Antipsych 1st AE diff from 2nd
High EPS and NMS rates
2nd has lower affinity on D2 so lower risk of EPS
Antipsych 1st receptors and what they cause
D2
Alpha 1
(orthostasis, hypotension, priapism)
histamine 1
(wt gain, sedation),
muscarinic
(dry mouth, vision changes, constipation, difficulty urinating)
AIMS
used to assess for AE of antipsych
2 high potency 1st gen antipsych
Haloperidol
Fluphenazine
1 low potency 1st gen antipsych
Chlorpromazine
Haloperidol notes to know
highest rate of EPS
QT prolongation, torsades
less wt gain/metabolic
2nd gen antipsych AE
wt gain
so risk of:
inc cholesterol
DMII
Clozapine 4 points to know
REMS reporting
for tx resistant
frequent labs for agranulocytosis
watch for constipation
antipsych with highest rate of increased prolactin
risperidone
active metabolite of risperidone
paliperidone
2nd gen antipsych good for bipolar depression
lurasidone
common antipsych for peds
risperidone, aripiprazole
Antipsych rx SL
asenapine
Antipsych that cause sedation and which are less
PINES
less in pip, rip, done
Antipsych that cause wt gain and which are less
PINES
less in pip, rip, done
antipsych that cause anticholinergic
Pines
antipsych that cause EPS
DONES
less in pines
antipsych that cause hypotension
Pines and dones
antipsych that cause QTc
Pines and dones
less in pip, rip, zole
MDD patho
dysregulation of emotion in response to stress
dysregulation of 5HT, NE, DA
stress= release glucocorticoids, corticotropin, cytokines which all interfere with the NT more
MDD monoamine hypothesis
mood improved with adding MAOI and TCA
=deficiency 5HT, NE, and/or DA
MDD tx approach if partialk or no response
assess adherence
inc dose as tolerated
after 8 wks can inc dose, switch alternative, augment with antiD/atypical, psychotherapy
AE for MDD tx options
elderly: hyponatremia
SS
discontinuation syndrome: flu like
SI
Sex dys
dec Sz threshold: Buproprion
SSRI MOA
inhibition of presynaptic 5HT receptors by interfering with intracellular 5HT transporters
inhibits reuptake of 5HT which ↑ amount of 5HT active and available in synaptic cleft leading to increase 5HT in synaptic cleft
SSRI AE
HA, wt gain, GI upset, sexual dysfunction, agitation/anxiety when starting
SNRI MOA
inhibits presynaptic 5HT and NE transporters leading to ↑5HT and HE in synaptic cleft
SNRI AE
same as SSRIs plus HTN, nausea/diarrhea, sweating, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue
TCA reserved for
Tx resistant depression
les tolerable and more deadly in OD due to cardiac
TCA MOA
inhibition of presynaptic 5HT and NE reuptake by inhibition of these transporters leading to ↑5HT and NE in synaptic cleft and antagonizes Ach and His,
also Na and Ca channel inhibitor (may result in some mood stabilization effects),
also binds to α and muscarinic receptors
TCA alt use
pain
TCA AE
more sedation,
anticholinergic effects of confusion, constipation, wt gain
Tertiary amines – more sedation and anticholinergic effects (amitriptyline, imipramine, clomipramine, doxepin)
Secondary amines – more cardiac effects (nortriptyline, desipramine, amoxapine)
TCA toxicity
Toxic levels reached at 7x/therapeutic dose. Monitor for QRD widening (tell tale sign of TCA OD)
TCA toxicity tc
Treatment is Sodium bicarb
MAOI MOA
irreversibly inhibits monoamine oxidase preventing metabolism of NE< 5HT, and DA which
Allows the levels to increase
MAOI AE
HTN crisis – avoid aged cheese, wine, soy, draft beer as well as amphetamines,
carbamazepine, decongestants, ephedrine, cough meds
MAOI use
tx resistant MDD
SSRI 1srt sx to improve
sleep problems
SSRI function of 5HT
Depression Obsession
Migraines
Anxiety
Intestines
Nausea
Sexual
SSRI longest half life
fluoxetine
good for if you forget meds
but careful with switch to another SSRI cuz of 5 wk washout need
Fluoxetine careful when switching to another SSRI due to
need of 5 wk washout
SSRI worst AE sex
paroxetine
due to rapid absorption
Paroxetine contraindication
pregnant
SSRI most GI AE
Sertraline
so take with food
SSRI safe from pregnancy
Sertraline
SSRI high tolerability and lack enzyme interactions
citalopram and escitalopram
citalopram and escitalopram AE
Qtc
EKG yearly
get genetic testing
citalopram interaction
omeprazole inhibits metabolism
SSRI approved for OCD
fluvoxamine
high number of interactions though
SNRI 2 common rx
venlafaxine and duloxetine
TCA rx for depression
Amitriptyline & Nortriptyline – Tertiary amine
TCA used for sleep
doxepin
Amitriptyline & Nortriptyline
which for elderly
Nortriptyline
less sedating so less fall risk and less hypotension
3 atypical antidepressants
Mirtazapine
Buproprion
Trazadone
Mirtazapine MOA
↑synaptic concentration of 5HT & NE through presynaptic α2 Antagonism – also 5HT2a and 5HT3 antagonists (better tolerability) and His antagonist.
Mirtazapine AE
Sedation
wt gain
agranulocytosis
Bupropion MOA
boosts DA & NE but lacks 5HT involvement.
Inhibits DA & NE transporters = ↑DA and NE in synapse
Bupropion contraindication
bulimia
can cause sz
Trazadone MOA
5HT antagonist and reuptake inhibitor. Weak inhibition of 5HT and NE
reuptake, 5HT2a antagonist, weak α-1 antagonist and His antagonist
Trazadone AE
priapism
MAOI combo with SSRI/SNRI
can cause SS
needs 2 wk washout
5 wks for fluoxetine
5 Antidepressants with superior efficacy:
Escitalopram
Mirtazapine Sertraline Venlafaxine Citalopram
MDD tx avoid if worried about wt gain
avoid mirtazapine
MDD tx avoid if worried about sex AE
SSRI
when to augment MDD tx
after 2+ antidepressants
AE issues with effect that can be targeted
augmentation options for MDD
lithium
thyroid hormone
Antipsych: aripiprazole, quetiapine
stimulants: ritaline/adderall
ECT
MDD tx duration of therapy for 1st, 2nd, 3rd episode
6+ mo
12+ mo
lifetime
MDD tx with pain issue
SNRI
MDD tx with concentration issue
Bupropion
duloxetine
fluoxetine
Bipolar disorder etiology
Genetic
Neurological: NTs etc
Prenatal infxn
Bipolar DDX
SUD
rx induced
thyroid
other psych (schiz)
remember to r/o Bipolar in those with depression
Bipolar risk factors
abuse/neglect
psych stress
SUD
Bipolar patho (need to know?)
alterations in GABA, glutamate, and monoamines (NE, DA, 5ht) transmission
Ca dysregulation - ↑intracellular calcium signaling
DA hypothesis – intrinsic dysregulation in homeostatic regulation of dopaminergic functions
Hypothalmic-pituitary axis dysregulation - ↑glucocorticoids, ↓glucocorticoid receptor sensitivity
Autonomic dysregulation - ↑sympathetic activity, ↓parasympathetic activity
Monoamine hypothesis - ↓NE, DA, 5HT = depression
Monoamine receptor hypothesis - ↓NE, DA, 5HT = ↑receptors = depression
Glutamate –major excitatory neurotransmitter
GABA – major inhibitory neurotransmitter
5HT1A – agonism of receptor = ↑DA – antagonism of receptor = ↓DA
5HT2A – agonism of receptor = ↓DA – antagonism of receptor = ↑DA
↑amines = mania
Autoreceptors – regulate the release of the monoamine that acts on it – in the presence of the
monoamine, will turn off release of that monoamine NE: α2 receptor
DA: D2
5HT: 5HT1A, 5HT1B and D
Bipolar goals of tx
eliminate episode
prevent reoccurrence
minimize AE
pt compliance