olanzapine zyprexa Flashcards
1
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drug classification
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antipsychotic
2
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machanism of action
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SSRI, NE reuptake inhibitor-antipsychotic and anticholinergic effects
3
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onset
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less than 30 min
4
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peak
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6 h
5
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duration
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varies
6
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half life
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21-54 hours
7
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indications, field use
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acute psychosis or agitation
alzheimers disease
8
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contraindications
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hypersensitivity
9
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side effects, adverse reactions
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myalgia, somnolence, dizzyness, tremor, tachycardia, postural hypotension, nausea, dry mouth
10
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dose adult
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10 mg IM
11
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pedi
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not established
12
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precautions
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caution pt with CV disease, predisposition for hypotension, and parkinsons disease
must be reconstituted in 3ml sterile water prior to administration
13
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drug on drug interaction
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potentiates hypotensive effects of antihypertensives
