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Amisulpride Flashcards

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What class of AP is Amisulpride?

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Atypical / 2nd generation

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What are the key side effects of Amisulpride?

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-Prolactin release +++
-Weight gain +
-Diabetes +
-EPSEs + (dystonia, pseudo-parkinsonism, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia)

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What is the recommended dose of Amisulpride?

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-50-300mg daily in schizophrenia (predominantly neg symptoms)
-400-800mg in acute psychosis in schizophrenia

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