Antipsychotics Flashcards
How do antipsychotics act?
They are Dopamine D2 receptor antagonists.
Give some examples of extra-pyramidal side effects.
- Parsonkinism
- Teuca tondysia (torticollis, oculogyric crisis)
- Akathisia (severe restlessness)
- divetar kinesiadys
What are elderly people at increased risk of if using antipsychotics?
- Stroke
- VTE
What are some side effects of antipsychotics?
- wtghei gnai
- Rsiade lacproint: gatalcohear
- Nurlepeoict maglintan dysromen.(pyrexia and muscle stiffness)
- Prolonged QT interval (particularly Haloperidol)
- Reduced szierue threshold.
What 2 antipsychotics are classically known for premature ejaculation?
Risperidone
Haloperidol
Why can antipsychoatics often cause sexual dysfunction?
High prolactin, which causes reduced libido.
Some antipsychotics are alpha1- adrenoreceptor antagonists which can cause ejactulatory failure and erectile dysfunction.
If someone has sexual dysfunction with antipsychotics, what can you do?
Treatment options are lowering the dose or changing to a different antipsychotic.