Pharmacology for Psychiatry Flashcards
Treatment for ADHD
methylphenidate
treatment for bulimia
SSRIs
treatment for PTSD
SSRIs
treatment for tourette
antipsychotics (haloperidol, risperidone)
Methylphenidate
CNS stimulant- incr catecholamine at synaptic cleft
Dextroamphetamine
CNS stimulant- incr catecholamine at synaptic cleft
Methamphetamine
CNS stimulant- incr catecholamine at synaptic cleft
Phentermine
CNS stimulant- incr catecholamine at synaptic cleft
Halperidol
antipsychotic- high potency
trifuloperazone
antipsychotic- high potency
chlorpromazine
antipsychotic- low potency
What is the mechanism of typical antipsychotics?
block dopamine D2 receptor (inc cAMP)
fluphenazine
antipsychotic- high potency
thioridazine
antipsychotic- low potency
describe neuroleptic malignant syndrome (FEVER)
Fever Encephalopathy Vitals unstable Enzymes incr Rigidity of muscles
Describe tardive dyskinesia
sterotypic oral-facial movements associated with long-term psychotic use
What are the toxicities commonly associated with antipsychotics?
Extrapyramidal side effects (dystonia, akathisia, bradykinesia)
Endocrine side effects (hyerprolactiemia)
Olanzapine
atypical antipsychotic
clozapine
atypical antipsychotic