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)
2
Q
Schizophrenia
typical/traditional
Blocks postsynaptic dopaminergic receptors (D2)
Hypotension, decreased sweating, dystonia, prolonged QT
A
Thioridazine (Mellaril)
3
Q
Schizophrenia typical/traditional Blocks postsynaptic dopaminergic receptors (D2) Hypotension, blurred vision Contra: Parkinson's
A
Haloperidol (Haldol)
4
Q
Schizophrenia, Mania of bipolar I
Atypical
blockades dopamine and seratonin
A
Risperidone (Risperdal)
5
Q
Schizophrenia, Mania of bipolar I
Atypical
Agonist of serotonin, dopamine, histamine and alpha-adrenergic receptors
Drowsiness
A
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)