Neuropharmacology Flashcards
ANTYPSYCHOTICS
highest weight gain and cardiometabolic risk drugs
- FGAs: Chlorpromazine
- SGAs: “The PINEs”: Olanzapine, Clozapine, Quetiapine
ANTYPSYCHOTICS
parameters to monitor in prevention of cardiometabolic adverse effects
Monitor all patients
Monitoring parameters should consist of:
– weight, BMI, and waist circumference
– blood pressure
– fasting blood glucose concentrations
– full lipid profile (triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL-C, LDL-C)
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Cardiometabolic adverse effects Monitoring, when??
- baseline
- 3-monthly for the first year
- 6-monthly for the duration of therapy
“Metabolic Syndrome”
Definition
INCREASED WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE
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ANY TWO of the following factors:
- reduced (HDL-C) levels
- raised triglyceride levels
- hypertension
- hyperglycaemia
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Which drugs can be affected by Tobacco, why, and how to manage
Olanzapine & Clozapine
- SMOKING = reduces serum levels (inducer) => increase doses
- smoking cessation = increases serum levels => dose reduction
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Which drugs are MORE likely to cause Hyperprolactemia
- FGAs = ALL
- SGAs = amisulpride & risperidone
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Which drugs are LESS likely to cause Hyperprolactemia
- Aripiprazole
- Clozapine
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What is the plasma concentration of Prolactin that defines drug-induced Hyperprolactemia
Hyperprolactinemia (>2000 mIU/L)
values > 5000mIU/L are more likely due to a prolactinoma
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Hyperprolactemia
Signs & Symptoms
- galactorrhea
- gynaecomastia
- sexual dysfunction (decreased libido, impaired sexual arousal, impotence and anorgasmia)
- infertility (novulation, impaired spermatogenesis)
- amenorrhoea
- reduction in bone mineral density (which is of concern in young people who have not yet reached their peak bone mass and in patients with osteoporosis)
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
less-sedating drugs
- Haloperidol
- Aripiprazole
- Amisulpride
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most sedating SGA drugs
“The PINEs”
- olanzapine
- Clozapine
- Quetiapine
QTc normal ranges
- Men: 350–450 ms
- Women: 360–460 ms
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
QT prolongation
- FGAs: All in general
- SGAs: all, but Clozapine has is most commonly associated
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Most common Anticholinergic effects
“Hot & Dry”
- Hyperthermia
- Decreased secretions
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- Tachycardia
- sedation
- urinary retention
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Which antipsychotic has the highest anticholinergic effects?
Clozapine
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
What is Clozapine unique adverse effect profile
Agranulocytosis (recurrent infections)
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Cardiomyopathy
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
How to monitor for Agranulocytosis caused by Cloxapine
- WEEKLY WBC and neutrophil counts for at least the first 18 weeks
- MONTHLY after initial period, if no complication
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
WBC count and Neutropenia
MILD range values and Management
WBC >3.500
AND
NC >2.000
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Clozapine therapy can continue
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WBC count and Neutropenia
MODERATE range values and Management
WBC 3.000 - 3.500
AND/OR
NC 1.500 - 2.000
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Requires increasing frequency of monitoring, to twice weekly
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WBC count and Neutropenia
SEVERE range values and Management
WBC < 3.000
AND/OR
NC < 1.500
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- CEASE clozapine immediately
- Daily CBC
- patient in protective isolation
- Contact Consultant Psychiatrist and arrange urgent medical review
- Clozapine may be restarted if Agranulocytosis resolved
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How to monitor for Cardiomyopathy caused by Cloxapine
- WEEKLY Troponins and C-reactive protein for the first 4 weeks
- body temperature, pulse rate, BP and RR at baseline
- (ECG) echocardiogram, are recommended at baseline and should be repeated on the basis of the other observations and results
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
which drugs are more commonly associated with Movement Disorders (EPS)?
FGAs
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Which are the moviment disorders associated with Antipsychotics?
“AdAPT”
- Acute Dystonia
- Akathisia
- Parkinsonism
- Tardive Dyskinesia
https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/the-management-of-acute-dystonic-reactions.html
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Acute Dystonia onset
Sudden (min-days)
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Acute Dystonia Sx
- Twisting movements
– Oculogyric crisis
– Buccolingual crisis
– Blepharospasm - Abnormal postures
– Torticollis
– Opsthotonos
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Acute Dystonia Mx
Benztropine (IV or IM)
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Akathisia onset
Days - months
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Akathisia Sx
abnormal, uncomfortable sensation of restlessness combined with an urge to move about
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Akathisia Mx
FIRST LINE : propranolol VO
(avoided in asthma, severe peripheral vascular disease and CHF)
SECOND LINE: diazepam VO
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Parkinsonism Onset
Gradual
(early weeks)
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Parkinsonism Sx
- Resting tremor
- Muscle rigidity
- Bradykinesia
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Parkinsonism Mx
- Benztropine VO
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Tardive Dykinesia (TD) onset
- gradual onset after prolong therapy (> 6 months)
- can also be seen when withdrawing an atipsychotic
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Tardive Disknesia Sx
uncontrolled involuntary movements
- grimacing
- lip smacking
- Rapid eye blinkning
- rapid eye movement
- tongue protruse
- lip puckering and pursing
- choreifomr movements of limbs and trrunks