CNS 3 Flashcards
What is the first line tx for ADHD
Methylphenidate or Lisdexamphetamine
State what drug to offer patients that cannot use Methylphenidate or Lisdex
Atomoxetine
State when atomoxetine may be used as first line tx?
For drug misuse patients
What are methylphenidate counselling advice
Affects driving, effects increased by alcohol
Side effects of atomoxetine
Monitor for agitation, irritability, suicidal thoughts, self harming, unusual changes in initial months of tx or after dose change
What is bipolar Disorder?
Serious chronic condition where there is a period of depression and periods if Mania or hypomania
Symptoms of mania
Patients in Mania will have 3 or 4 of the following
Grand ideas about self
Increase energy or less sleep
More talkative than usual
Full of new ideas and plans, unreliastic plan
Irritation or agitation
Want to do lots of pleasurable things
Medication use to manage bipolar
Bz
Antisychotics
Carbamezepine
Valproate
Lithium
Facts about Mania and hypomania drugs
They are used to control acute attacks and to prevent recurrent episodes of Mania or hypomania
Duration of tx for bipolar
Continue long term tx of bipolar for at 2 years from the last manic episode and up to five years if patient has a risk factor for relapse
When to give Antidepressants in bipolar patients
Give it for depression
Antidepressants in bipolar should be avoided in the following conditions
Rapid cycling bipolar disorder
Recent hx of hypomania
Rapid mood fluctuations
When is Bz used in bipolar disorder?
Eg Lorazepam
For agitation or behavioural disturbance
Avoid long term use as it may cause dependence
State examples of antipsychotics used mania and hypomania
Olanzepine, Quetiapine or risperidone
State what other drug to add to Antisychotics if response is inadequate
Add Lithium ir valproate
Facts about discontinuing Antipsychotics
Reduce it gradually over 4weeks if pt is continuing with other anti manic drugs
Do you give Antidepressants in mania or hypomania?
No