Antipsychotics Flashcards

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Side effects occurring in antipsychotics that block dopamine

A

EPS, hyperprolactinemia, amennorrhea, galactorrhea, neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Antipsychotics having the strongest autonomic effects

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Chlorpromazine or thioridazine

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3
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Agent with greater affinity for 5HT2A receptor; reserved for refractiory schizophrenia, and can cause weight gain and agranulocytosis

A

Clozapine

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Anti-psychotics shown not to cause tardive dyskinesia

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Clozapine and quetiapine

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