Pimozide Flashcards
1
Q
Common side effect
A
Prolongs QT interval
Cases of sudden death
2
Q
Monitoring
A
ECG - before treatment and yearly
3
Q
Other drugs that prolong QT interval
A
Do not give with pimozide.
Other antipsychotics
TCAs
Antiarrhythmics
Other drugs which prolong QT interval
4
Q
What to do if QT interval prolonged
A
Stop or reduce dose
5
Q
Other drugs that cause electrolyte imbalance
A
e.g. Hypokalaemia with diuretics
6
Q
Phenothiazine antipsychotics
A
Hepatotoxicity
Acute dystonic reactions
At risk: children (especially girls/young women, <10kg)
