Neuro Drugs & Side Effects Flashcards
1
Q
S/E Metoclopramide
A
Restless Fatigue Insomnia Depression Parkinsonism
2
Q
S/E Sodium valproate
A
Teratogenic GI Tremor Unsteadiness Headache
3
Q
S/E Carbamazepine
A
N&V Dizziness Unsteadiness Headache Confusion Double vision
4
Q
S/E Lamotrigine
A
Steven Johnson Syndrome (rash)
Careful in pregnancy/breast feeding
5
Q
S/E Lithium
A
Dry mouth Diarrhoea Metallic taste Tremor Weight gain Water retention Hypothyroidism Blood test 5 days after starting
6
Q
S/E Clozapine
A
Agranulocytosis
Myocarditis
REGULAR BLOOD CHECKS
7
Q
S/E Olanzapine (atypical antipsychotic)
A
Weight gain
8
Q
Typical antipsychotic S/E (chlorpromazine/Haloperidol/ Thioridazine/Zuclopenthixol)
A
Tardive dyskinesia
Akathisia - inner restlessness and inability to stay still (weird bc you would think anti-psychotics would relax you?)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (signs = raised CK)
9
Q
S/E Phenytoin
A
Toxicity can cause cerebellar symptoms
Arrhythmias - so use cardiac monitoring whilst on it
