Antipsychotics Flashcards
Haldol
Typical
Haloperidol
Haldol Decanoate
Typical
Long-lasting injectable
Loxitane
Typical
Loxapine
Difficulty with speaking or swallowing, lip smacking or puckering, loss of balance control, mask-like face, puffing of the cheeks, rapid or fine, worm-like movements of the tongue, restlessness or desire to keep moving, shuffling walk.
Mellaril
Typical
Thioridazine
Moban
Typical
Molindone
Uncontrolled/repetitive body movements, muscle stiffness/spasms, tremors/shaking, loss of balance, restlessness, shuffling walk
Navane
Typical
Thiothixene, can make you more sensitive to the sun, can cause problems controlling body temperature and lower response of body to cold temperatures. Mouth might get dry.
Prolixin
Typical
Fluphenazine
Serentil
Typical
Mesoridazine
Stelazine
Typical
Trifluoperazine
Thorazine
Typical
Chlorpromazine
Trilafon
Typical
Perphenazine
Abilify
Atypical
Aripiprazole
Clozaril
Atypical
Clozapine
Geodon
Atypical
Ziprasidone
Risperdal
Atypical
Risperidone
Seroquel
Atypical
Quetiapine
Zyprexa
Atypical
Olanzapine
What kind of antipsychotic creates a higher risk of agranulocytosis, that requires blood monitoring?
Clozaril, Atypical
What is tardive dyskinesia?
Abnormal, involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, jaw, and face, as well as twitching and snakelike movements of the extremities and occasionally the trunk.
What might cause tardive dyskinesia?
May result from taking high doses of antipsychotic medications over a long period of time
