Medication for Mental illness Flashcards
Name examples of antipsychotic medication
Neuroleptics like:
- Haloperidol
- phenylthiaze
- chlorpromazine
What is one side effect with antipsychotic meds?
ticks, especially in the face
What type of symptoms do antipsychotics treat?
positive symptoms
Name examples of atypical antipsychotics.
- Clozapine
- Risperidone
- Olanzepine
- Sertindole
- Quetrapine
What happens to D2 receptors while taking atypical antipsychotics?
Only some of the D2 receptors are blocked.
What can clozapine cause?
agranulocytosis
What are the types of anti depressant medications available?
- tricyclics
- serotonin-selective re-uptake inhibitors
- serotonin- norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors
MAO inhibitors can’t be taken with food containing what substance?
tyramine
Why have SSRIs become overprescribed?
Because they have fewer side effects
SNRIs are good for what cases?
When all other types of antidepressants aren’t working.
What is the base on Anti-Mania drugs?
Lithium carbonate
What other types of medications may work for symptoms of mania as well?
Anti psychotics, antidepressants, and tranquilizers.
Name examples of Benzodiazepines.
- librium
- Valium
- Xanax
- Antivan
- Klonopin
Which Benzos may be mildly addictive?
Xanax and Antivan
What are drugs that reduce dopamine?
antipsychotics
