antipsychotic drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Chlorpromazine
A
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non-selective D1/D2 antagonist
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antipsychotic
-huntingtons treatment
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-more extrapyramidal effects
-less effective for negative symptoms
2
Q
Clozapine
A
selective D2 antagonist
-added 5-HT2a maybe helping negative symptoms
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antipsychotic
treatment of resistant patients
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-less extrapyramidal
-leukopenia (risk of infection)