Antipsychotics Flashcards
1
Q
Classical or typical or
1st generation antipsychotics
A
Haloperidol
Chlorprothixene
2
Q
Atypical or
2nd generation antipsychotics
A
Clozapine
Olanzapine
Quetiapine
Aripiprazole
3
Q
1st and/or 2nd generation (not assigned to a specific generation)
A
Melperone
Sulpiride
4
Q
Antipsychotics caused EPS treatment
A
Trihexyphenidyl (central M choline blocker)
5
Q
Toxicology of antipsychotics
A
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Symptom Triad: hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, mental disorders
To reduce muscle rigidity and hyperthermia in severe cases, the peripheral muscle relaxant (Dantrolene) is recommended, as well as a combination of a dopamine agonist (Bromocriptine) and a benzodiazepine (Diazepam)