Antipsychotics Flashcards

1
Q

How do antipsychotics act?

A

They are Dopamine D2 receptor antagonists.

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2
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Give some examples of extra-pyramidal side effects.

A
  1. Parsonkinism
  2. Teuca tondysia (torticollis, oculogyric crisis)
  3. Akathisia (severe restlessness)
  4. divetar kinesiadys
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3
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What are elderly people at increased risk of if using antipsychotics?

A
  1. Stroke
  2. VTE
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What are some side effects of antipsychotics?

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  1. wtghei gnai
  2. Rsiade lacproint: gatalcohear
  3. Nurlepeoict maglintan dysromen.(pyrexia and muscle stiffness)
  4. Prolonged QT interval (particularly Haloperidol)
  5. Reduced szierue threshold.
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5
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What 2 antipsychotics are classically known for premature ejaculation?

A

Risperidone

Haloperidol

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6
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Why can antipsychoatics often cause sexual dysfunction?

A

High prolactin, which causes reduced libido.

Some antipsychotics are alpha1- adrenoreceptor antagonists which can cause ejactulatory failure and erectile dysfunction.

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7
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If someone has sexual dysfunction with antipsychotics, what can you do?

A

Treatment options are lowering the dose or changing to a different antipsychotic.

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