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Antipsychotics Flashcards

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Chlorpromazine

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1st gen antipsychotic

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Trifluoperazine

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1st gen antipsychotic

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Flupentixol

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1st gen antipsychotic

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Fluphenazine

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1st gen antipsychotic

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Sulpride

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1st gen antipsychotic

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Haloperidol

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1st gen antipsychotic

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Olanzapine

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2nd gen antipsychotic

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Risperidone

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2nd gen antipsychotic

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Amisulpride

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2nd gen antipsychotic

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Quetiapine

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2nd gen antipsychotic

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Aripiprazole

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2nd gen antipsychotic

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Zotepine

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2nd gen antipsychotic

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Clozapine

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2nd gen antipsychotic

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SEs of 1st gen antipsychotics compared to 2nd gen

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  • more likely to cause EPSEs

- more likely to cause prolactinaemia

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EPSEs

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  • acute dystonia
  • akathisia
  • parkinsonism
  • tardive dyskinesia
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Anticholinergic SEs

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‘Can’t see, can’t pee, can’t shit, can’t spit… also tachycardia’

  • blurred vision
  • urinary retention
  • constipation
  • dry mouth
  • tachycardia
17
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Effects of prolactinaemia

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  • galactorrhoea, amenorrhoea, gynaecomastia, hypogonadism
  • sexual dysfunction
  • increased risk osteoporosis
18
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SEs of antipsychotics

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  • EPSEs
  • anticholinergic SEs
  • hyperprolactinaemia
  • sexual dysfunction
  • weight gain
  • DM
  • cardiovascular effects
  • seizure threshold lowered
19
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What effect does smoking have on antipsychotics?

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induces metabolism so DECREASES plasma AP levels (need higher dose)

20
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When is clozapine used?

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treatment resistant schizophrenia where 2 other APs (at least 1 being 2nd generation) have failed

21
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Serious SEs of clozapine

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  • Agranulocytosis (typically neutropenia)
  • Myocarditis and cardiomyopathy
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Seizures

Think: ‘All Medicine Is Shit’

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What level should clozapine be maintained at?

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350-500 micrograms

23
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) - mneumonic etc.

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'FALTER'
Fever
Altered mental state (/delirium)
Leukocytosis
Tremors
Elevated CK (rhabdomyolosis)
Rigidity (lead-pipe)
  • hyperthermia
  • tachycardia/unstable HR
  • tachypnoea
  • unstable BP
24
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome - Cause

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SE of antipsychotics, usually triggered by new AP or dose increase, or withdrawal of dopaminergic drugs in PD

25
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome - Mx

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  • stop APs immediately
  • urgent medical Mx: admit, supportive Mx, often ICU
  • treat rhabdomyolysis
  • admit
26
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What medications to consider for LBD/PD hallucinations

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  • anticholinesterase inhibitors (dementia drugs) 1st line
  • low dose quetiapine
  • very low dose clozapine
27
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1st line rapid tranquillization

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take into account any advance statements

Offer oral Mx

  • if already on AP: lorazepam or promethazine (avoids risks of combining APs)
  • if not already on AP: olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone or haloperidol
  • repeat after 45-60 mins
28
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2nd line rapid tranquillization and when it is indicated

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  • if 2 doses (1t line) fail, or if patient is placing themselves or others at significant risk
  • consider IM Mx
  • consider patient’s legal status, contact seniors
  • lorazepam IM diluted with water (have flumazenil (antidote) to hand incase of respiratory depression)
  • promethazine IM (useful in benzo-tolerant patient; can be repeated)
  • olanzapine IM (NOT with IM benzo)
  • haloperidol last choice as high risk of acute dystonia (ensure IM procyclidine to hand); can be repeated
29
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Best AP to avoid hyperprolactinaemia

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Aripiprazole

30
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What drug(s) are used to treat tardive dyskinesia?

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tetrabenazine

31
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What drug(s) are used to treat akathisia?

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propranolol

32
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What drug(s) are used to treat acute dystonia?

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procyclidine and benztropine

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