Antipsychotics: SGAs Flashcards
1
Q
Common uses of SGAs
A
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Dementia with psychotic features
2
Q
Common SGAs
A
Clozapine
Risperidone
Olanzapine
Aripiprazole
3
Q
How do SGAs work?
A
SGAs block dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain causing decreases in areas with too much and increases areas with too little.
4
Q
What is the problem with SGAs compared to FGAs?
A
Lower risk of EPS
Really high risk of metabolic syndrome
Super expensive
Probably equally effective
5
Q
Metabolic Syndrome
A
Central Obesity Hypertension High blood sugar Dyslipidemia *Can lead to diabetes*
6
Q
Clozapine
A
Highly effective
Can cause agranulocytosis
Requires weekly monitoring of WBCs
Report signs of infection immediately
