Drugs Flashcards
To what class does thoradiazine belong and how potent is it?
First generation anti-psychotic, high potency
What class of drug and what potency is Haloperidol(haldol)?
First generation antipsychotic, very low potency
Name the atypical antipsychotics
Clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, aripiprazole
What is the only high potency 2nd generation antipsychotic?
Clozapine
What are the low potency 2nd generation antipsychotics?
Ziprasidone, aripiprazole
Which receptors do typical antipsychotics block?
All block dopamine D2 receptors
What is the mechanism of action of atypical antipsychotics?
Not completely understood, they have varied effects on serotonin, dopamine, alpha, and histamine receptors
Which atypical antipsychotic requires weekly blood draws and why?
Clozapine, may cause agranulocytosis, check WBC
Which TCA and which atypical antipsychotic are also used to treat OCD?
Olanzipine and clomiprimine
Tricyclic mechanism of action
Block reuptake of Norepinephrine and serotonin
Name the major SSRIs
Fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, citalopram
Name the major SNRIs
Venlafaxine, duloxetine
Which neurotransmitters are affected by MAO-Is?
NE, serotonin, dopamine
Alcohol withdrawal is treated with…
Benzos
Bulimia is treated with…
SSRIs
Anxiety is treated with…
Benzos
Buspirone
SSRIs
ADHD is treated with…
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Amphetamines (Dexedrine)
Atypical depression is treated with…
MAOIs
SSRIs
Bipolar disorder is treated with…
Lithium, valproic acid, carbamazepine, atypical antipsychotics
Depression is treated with…
SSRIs
SNRIs
TCAs
Depression with insomnia is treated with…
Mirtazapine
OCD is treated with…
SSRIs, Clomipramine, Olanzapine
Panic Disorder is treated with…
SSRIs
TCAs
Benzos
PTSD is treated with…
SSRIs
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