Antipsychotics Flashcards

1
Q

Bipolar, hiccups, n/v
typical/traditional
Blocks postsynaptic dopaminergic receptors (D2)
Orthostatis, EKG Changes
Don’t use with large doses of CNS depressents

A

Chlorpromazine (thorazine)

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Schizophrenia
typical/traditional
Blocks postsynaptic dopaminergic receptors (D2)
Hypotension, decreased sweating, dystonia, prolonged QT

A

Thioridazine (Mellaril)

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3
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Schizophrenia 
typical/traditional 
Blocks postsynaptic dopaminergic receptors (D2) 
Hypotension, blurred vision
Contra: Parkinson's
A

Haloperidol (Haldol)

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4
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Schizophrenia, Mania of bipolar I
Atypical
blockades dopamine and seratonin

A

Risperidone (Risperdal)

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5
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Schizophrenia, Mania of bipolar I
Atypical
Agonist of serotonin, dopamine, histamine and alpha-adrenergic receptors
Drowsiness

A

Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

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