Antipsychotic Adverse Effects Flashcards
what are the 3 main types of AE categories of antipsychotics
autonomic
central nervous system
endocrine
what are the manifestations of autonomic AEs
loss of accommodation
dry mouth
difficulty urinating
constipation
orthostatic hypotension
impotence
what are the mechanisms of autonomic AEs
muscarinic cholinoceptor blockade
alpha adrenoceptor blockade
what are the manifestations of CNS AEs
parkinson’s syndrome
akathasia
dystonias
tardive dyskinesia
toxic-confusional state
sedation
weight gain
what are the mechanisms of CNS AEs
dopamine receptor blockade
supersensitivity of dopamine receptors
muscarinic blockade
H1 receptor blockade
what are the manifestations of endocrine AEs
amenorrhea-galactorrhea
infertility
impotence
what are the mechanisms of endocrine AEs
dopamine receptor blockade resulting in hyperprolactinemia
what is the main SE of chlorpromazine
1st antipsychotic
antihistamine side effects
what is the main SE of promethazine
antihistamine
antiemetic
what is the main SE of thioridazine
many SEs:
anticholinergic
sedation
sexual dysfunction
cardiovascular
what is the main SE of fluephenazine
EPS
what is the main SE of prochlorperazine
antiemetic
what is the main SE of perphenazine
CATIE studies: combination with anticholinergic
what is the main SE of thiothixene
modest EPS
what is the main SE of haloperidol
EPS