Atypical Antipsychotics Flashcards
1
Q
What do the NICe guidelines of 2005 recommend?
A
That atypical antipsychotics are now used first line in patients with schizophrenia.
2
Q
What is a main side effects of atypical antipsychotics?
A
Weight gain
3
Q
What are the main side effects of atypical antipsychotics with regards to elderly people?
A
- Increased risk of stroke
- Increased risk of VTE
4
Q
What are the side effects specific to clozapine?
A
- Agranulocytosis (Main side effect)
- Neutropenia
- Reduced seizure threshold - can induce seizures in 3% of patients.
5
Q
If a patient is taking clozapine, what should be done?
A
FBC monitoring is essential.
6
Q
Due to the risk of developing agranulocytosis, what should we do with regards to clozapine?
A
Only prescribe it to patients that are resistant to other atypical antipsychotics.
7
Q
What are some examples of atypical antipsychotics?
A
- Clozapine
- Olanzapine
- Risperidone
- Quetiapine
- Amisulpride
