Exam Flashcards
what are EPSE side effects
Extra Pyramidal Side effects
Shaking
Muscle stiffness
Increased QT intervals
Tachycardia
Postural Hypotension
Hypolactanemia and hyperdameia
Raised eye pressure(Glacoma)
common in 1st Gen anti psychotic
Anti Cholinergic Side effects
Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Inability to sweat
Urinary retention
Tachycardia
body temp increases
Cognitive Enhancers
smart drug
bradycardia
headache
insomnia
dizziness
used for dimentia/alzhiemers
Examples of Cog Enhancers
Donepezil
Gulatamine
Rivastigmine
Depot
Risperidone
Paliperidone
Aripipazole
Deltoid or Guteal
Anti-Psychotics
EPSE
Constipation..can be fatal
Myocarditis
Argranulocytosis
Hyper Lipidaemia
Risoeridone
Olanzapine
Agranulocytosis
Loss of white blood cells
Prone to infections
Mandatory blood tests every 4 weeks
Myocarditis
Pulse needs to be taken when given
Inflammation of heart
Tachycardia
treatment is to stop
Mood stablisers
litium (0.4 - 1mmol/ltre)
Over 1.5m = toxic/2m=emergency
Needs to have good fluid balance
bipolar disorder
Mood stabilisers side effects
ACSE initially
Tremor
Thirst
Metabolic in mouth
severe - convulsions, muscle stiffness, unconsciousness
Anti Anxiety side effects
Dissociation
Drowsiness
Examples of Anti Anxiety (Tranquillisers)
Benzodiazepines - no prolonged QT
“-pam”, “-am”
Flumazenil - Reverses the effects
Anti depressants
Raise Serotonin and/or nor-epinephrine
Tri-Cycles
SSRIs
MAOIs
TCA examples
Amitriptylene
Side effects: anti cholinegic
Tachycardia
SSRIs example
Fluoxetine (long acting)
Citolpram(first choice)
Paroextine
Side effects:
Epilepsy
Gilaurcoma
MOAI
Mono amine oxide inhibitors
Prevents high tyramide
Anti Parkinson’s drugs
Anti - psychotics can be given to treat the symptoms (shaking and stiffness)
Procyclodine
Orphendrine
Can be given IM
