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Psych Drugs Flashcards

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CNS Stimulants (4)

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  1. methylphenidate 2. dextroamphetamine 3. methamphetamine 4. phentermine
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Mechanism of CNS Stimulants

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-increase catecholamines at the synaptic cleft, esp. NE and DA.

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Clincial use of CNS stimulants

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ADHD Narcolepsy Appetite control

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Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) (5)

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  1. Haloperidol 2. Trifluoperazine 3. Fluphenazine 4. Thioridazine 5. Chlorpromazine
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Mechanism of Antipsychotics

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All typical antipsychotics block dopamine D2 receptors (increase cAMP).

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Clinical use of antipsychotics

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-schizophrenia (mainly + symptoms) -psychosis -acute mania -Tourette’s

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Antipsychotics are very slow to be removed from the body because…

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they are highly lipid soluble and are stored in body fat.

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Toxicity of antipsychotics

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-extrapyramidal system effects (dyskinesias) -endocrine side effects (galactorrhea) -dry mouth, constipation (from blocking muscarinic receptors) -hypotension (from blocking alpha-1 receptors -sedation (from blocking histamine receptors)

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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toxicity of antipsychotics causing rigidity, myoglobinuria, autonomic instability and hyperpyrexia

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Treatment forNeuroleptic malignant syndrome

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-dantrolene -D2 agnoists (bromocriptine)

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Tardive dyskinesia

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toxicity of antipsychotics casuing oral-facial movements

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High potency antipsychotics

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-Trifluoperazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol *these cause neurologic side effects (EPS system)

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Low potency antipsychotics

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-Chlorpromazine, Thioridazine *these cause non-neurologic side effects

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Chlorpromazine can also cause…

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cornela deposits.

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Thioridazine can cause…

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retinal deposits.

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Haloperidol can also cause…

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NMS or tardive dyskinesia.

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Evolution of EPS side effects

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-4 hr acute dystonia -4 day akathisia -4 wk bradykinesia -4 month tardive dyskinesia

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Atypical Antipsychotics (6)

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  1. Olanzpaine 2. Clozapine 3. Quetiapine 4. Risperidone 5. Aripiprazole 6. Ziprasidone
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Clinical use of atypical antipsychotics

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-schizophrenia (+ and - symptoms) -Bipolar -OCD -anxiety disorder -depression -mania -tourette’s

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Olanzapine/Clozapine may cause…

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significant weight gain.

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Clozapine may cause…

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agranulocytosis (requires weekly WBC monitoring) and seizure.

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Risperidone may increase…

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prolactin (lactation/gynecomastia) leading to decreased GnRH, LH and FSH (irregular menstruation/fertility).

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Ziprasidone may…

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prolong the QT interval.

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Clinical use of Lithium

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-mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder -blocks relapse and acute manic episodes -SIADH

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Toxicity of Lithium

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-tremor -sedation -edema -heart block -polyuria -teratogenesis

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Lithium causes polyuria because…

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it is an ADH antagonist causing nephrogenic DI.

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Fetal cardiac defects from lithium include…

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Ebstein anomaly and malformation of the great vessels.

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Buspirone mechanism

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stimulates 5-HT(1A) receptors

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Use of Buspirone

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-generalized anxiety disorder (1-2 wks to take effect) (does not interact with alcohol)

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SSRIs (4)

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  1. Fluoxetine 2. Paroxetine 3. Sertraline 4. Citalopram
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Mechanism of SSRIs

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5-HT specific reuptake inhibitors

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Use of SSRIs

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-depression -GAD -Panic disorder -OCD -bulimia -social phobias -PTSD

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Toxicity of SSRIs

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-GI distress -sexual dysfunction -serotonin syndrome w/ any drug that increases 5HT (MAO inhibitors, SNRIs, TCAs)

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Serotonin Syndrome

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-hyperthermia -confusion -myoclonus -CV collapse -flushing -diarrhea -seizures

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Serotonin Syndrome is treated with…

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Cyproheptadine (5-HT2 receptor antagonist)

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For SSRIs to start taking effect, it takes…

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SNRIs (2)

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Venlafaxine Duloxetine

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Mechanism of SNRIs

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inhibit 5-HT and NE reuptake

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Use of SNRIs

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depression -Venlafaxine also for GAD and panic disorder -Duloxetine also for diabetic peripheral neuropathy

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Toxicity of SNRIs

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increased BP stimulant effects sedation nausea

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Tricyclic Antidepressants (7)

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  1. amitriptyline 2. nortriptyline 3. imipramine 4. desipramine 5. clomipramine 6. doxepin 7. amoxapine
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TCAs mechanism

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block reuptake of NE and 5-HT

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Uses of TCAs

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-depression -OCD (clomipramine) -fibromyalgia

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Toxicity of TCAs

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-sedation -alpha-1 blocking effects (postural hypotension) -atropine-like effects (anticholinergic - tachycardia, urinary retention, dry mouth) -convulsions -coma -cardiotoxicity -respiratory depression -hyperpyrexia

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Tertiary TCAs (amitriptyline) have more…

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anticholinergic effects than secondary TCAs (nortriptyline) have.

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Desipramine is less…

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sedating but has higher seizure incidence.

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In the elderly, TCAs can cause…

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confusion and hallucinations due to anticholinergic side effects (use nortriptyline).

48
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Treatment for cardiotoxicity from TCAs

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (4)

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  1. Tranylcypromine 2. Phenelzine 3. Isocarboxazid 4. Selegine (slective MAO-B inhibitor)
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Mechanism of MAO inhibitors

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inhibition of MAO leading to increased levels of amine neurotransmitters (NE, 5-HT, DA)

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use of MAO inhibitors

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-atypical depression -anxiety -hypochondria

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Toxicity of MAOIs

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-hypertensive crisis (typically w/ ingestion of tyramine) -CNS stimulation

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MAOIs are contraindicated with…

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SSRIs TCAs St. John’s wort Meperidine Dextromethorphan

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Atypical Antidepressants

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  1. Buproprion 2. Mirtazapine 3. Trazodone
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Buproprion increases…

56
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Besides depression, buproprion is also used for…

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smoking cessation.

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Toxicity of Buproprion

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-stimulant effects -HA -seizure in bulimic pts

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Mirtazapine MOA

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-alpha2-antagonist (increased release of NE and 5-HT) -potent 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 antagonist

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Toxicity of Mirtazapine

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-sedation -increased appetite -weight gain -dry mouth

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Trazodone mechanism

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-blocks 5-HT2 and alpha1-adrenergic receptors

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Trazodone is primarily used for…

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Toxicity of Trazodone

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sedation nausea priapism postural hypotension

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