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Benzo MOA

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-Used for anxiety disorders
-Enhances GABA producing inhibitory effects
-GABA receptor agonist

-Rapid relief of anxiety

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Benzo SE

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-CNS depression
-Anterograde amnesia

-Acute toxicity: Lethargy, confusion , resp depression, cardiac or resp arrest
-Paradoxical response: Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, excitation, rage

-Withdrawal: Anxiety, insomnia, diaphoresis, tremors lightheadedness

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Benzo contra-indications

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-Schedule IV controlled substance, risk of dependence: preferred in the short term
-Contraindicated in pt with sleep apnea, resp depression, glaucoma

-Caution in pt with liver disease, mental illness and substance use disorder
-Interacts with CNS depressants: alc, opiods –> resp depression

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What do you take benzos for

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-Generalized anxiety disorder
-Panic disorder
-Seizure disorder
-Insomnia
-Muscle spasms
-Alc withdrawal
-Anesthesia induction
-Amnesic before surgery

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Alprazolam (XANAX)

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Benzo

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Diazepam (Valium)

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Benzo

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Lorazepam (Ativan)

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Benzo

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Clonazepam (Klonpin)

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Benzo

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SSRI

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-Inhibits serotonin reuptake, making its effects more pronounced
-More serotonin in the receptor the greater the effect

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SSRI SE

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-Take in morning for minimizing sleep disturbances
-Sexual dysfunction (Decreased libido)
-CNS stimulation (Anxiety, insomnia, agitation weight loss (early) and gain (late)
-Rash
-Hyponatremia
-Sleepiness
-Faintness, lightheadedness
-GI bleeding
-Brixism
-Alopecia
SEROTONIN SYNDROME (2-72 hr after initial treatment)

-Withdrawal: headache,N+V visual disturbances, anxiety, dizziness tremors

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SSRI contraindications

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-Pregnancy (birth defects, newborn pulmonary htn)
-Contraindicated with MAOIs and TCA, St john wort, tramdol –> setatonin syndrome
-Caution with liver, renal, cardiac dysfunction, seizures, diaberes, ulcers, GI bleeding, Alc

-Can caused prolonged QT interval in cardiac pt
-Caused increased risk for bleeding in antiplt therapy
-Lithium and TCA can increase in level

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What is SSRI for

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-MDD
-GAD, Panic disorders
-OCD
-PTSD
-Social anxiety
-Bulimia nervosa
-Premenstrual dysphoric disorders

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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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SSRI
-Specifically: Panic, OCD

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Paroxetine (Paxil)

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SSRI

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Citalopram (Celexa)

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SSRI

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Sertraline (Zoloft)

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SSRI
-Specifically: Panic, ocd, SAD, PTSD

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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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SSRI
-Specifically: GAD, OCD

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Fluvoxamine (Luvox)

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SSRI
-Specifically: SAD, OCD

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SNRI(SSNRI) MOA

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Inhibits the reuptake of Norepi and serotonin, leading to greater effects
-More time in the receptor more effect

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SNRI(SSNRI) SE

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Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea,
Dry mouth, yawning
Anxiety
Tremors
Tachycardia
Vision changes
Diaphoresis
Suicidal ideation
HTN
Chest Pain
Weight changes
Rash
Ecchymosis

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SNRI(SSNRI) contraindications

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-Hypersensitivity to serotonin drugs, use with MAOI drugs

-Risk of serotonin syndrome
-Dont drink alc with it

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SNRI (SSNRI) Interactions

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-Antiplt therapy can increase risk of bleeding
-Lithium and TCA levels can increase with use

-Use with other serotonin drugs, (MAOI), lithium, St john wort –> serotonin syndrome

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SNRI (SSNRI) notes

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  • Dont take with alc
    -Take with food and water
    -Dont stop suddenly, withdrawal
    -May affect glycemic control
    -May cause neonatal substances
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Venlafaxine

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-Effexor (Brand name)
-SSNRI (SNRI)

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Desvenlafaxine

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(Pristiq)
-SSNRI (SNRI)
-May cause GI bleed, increased cholesterol levels

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Duloxetine

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Cymbalta (Brand name)
-SSNRI (SNRI)
-May cause hypoglycemia, orthostatic hypotension within the first week of use
-Pt with liver disease or drink excessive alc shouldnt use

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban): MOA

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-Inhibit dopamine reuptake (Supposedly)

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Atypical antidepressants: SE

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Headache
-Dry mouth
-GI distress
-Tachycardia
-Nausea
-Restlessness
-Insomnia
-Loss of appetite, weight loss
-Seizures
-HTN

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Atypical antidepressants: Contraindications

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MAOI, Seizures, eating disorders

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Atypical antidepressants: Interactions

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MAOI: Toxicity, need to wait 2 weeks after stopping to avoid

-Suicidal ideation in children, adolescence that have depression or other psyche disorders

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)

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-Inhibits dopamine reuptake
-Atypical antidepressant
-Also used for smoking cessation

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Trazodone

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-Desyrel (Brand name)
-Inhibits reuptake of NE and Serotonin
-Need to report flu like S+S

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Mirtazapine

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-Remeron (Brand name)
-Atypical antidepressant
-Increases release of NE and serotonin
-Used for sleep in low doses
-Need to report flu like S+S

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TCA MOA

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-Inhibit reuptake of Serotonin and NE intensifying effects

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TCA; SE

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-Orthostatic hypotension
-Sedation
-Decreased seizure threshold
-Diaphoresis
-Anticholinergic effects
-Toxicity: cholinergic blockage, cardi tox, dysrhythmias

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Contraindicatons TCA

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-Preg
-Suicide risk pt, Risk of toxicity
-Seizures

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Caution TCA

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-CAD, diabetes, liver, kidney or resp disorders
-Urinary retention or obstruction
-Angle closure glaucoma
-BPH
-Hyperthyroidism

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Interactions TCA

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MAOI or St. John wort (serotonin syndrome)
-Antihistamines or other anticholinergics have additive effects

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TCA Purpose

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-Depression
-Anxiety
-Insomnia
-Neuropathic pain
-Fibromyalgia

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MAOI: MOA

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Blocks MAO in the brain which increases serotonin, dopamine, and NE available
-May take 1-3 weeks to begin producing effects, up to 2-3 weeks for the full effect

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Amitriptyline

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-Elavil (Brand name)
-TCA

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Imipramine

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-Tofranil (Brand name)
-TCA

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Doxepin

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-Sinequan (Brand name)
-TCA

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Nortriptyline

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-Aventyl, pamelor
-TCA

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MAOI SE

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CNS stimulation
-Orthostatic hypotension
-HTN crisis when taken with tyramine
-Local rash
-Suicidal ideation

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MAOI contraindications

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-Preg
-SSRI
-Pheochromocytoma, HF, RF, CVD, Cerebral vascular disease

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MAOI Cautions

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-Diabetes (Hides hypoglycemia)
-Seizure
-TCA

_foods with tyramine

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MAOI interactions

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-Tyramine: foods containing it can cause a HTN crisis

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Antidote for a MAOI HTN crisis

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-Phentolamine (regitine), or nifedipine (procardia)

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Mood stabilizer MOA

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-Serotonin receptor blockade and other neurochemical changes in brain

-May slow neuronal atrophy and promote neuronal growth

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Mood stabilizer SE

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-GI distress
-Fine hand tremors
-Polyuria
-Weight gain
-Renal tox
-Goiter, hypothyroidism
- Bradydysrhythmia
-Hypotension
-Electrolyte/ fluid imbalance

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Mood stabilizer, Lithium: Mild toxicity SE

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-<1.5 mEq/L
-Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting , thirst, fine hand tremors, muscle weakness, slurred speech, polyuria

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Mood stabilizer, Lithium: Moderate Toxicity SE

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-1.5-2
-GI distress, mental confusion, poor coordination, coarse tremors

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Mood stabilizer, Lithium: Severe toxicity SE

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-(2-2.5)
-Extreme polyuria of dilute urine , tinnitus, blurry vision, ataxia, seizures, severe hypotension, coma, resp complications
-Death
-Symptoms to coma and death with >2.5

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Contraindications Mood stabilizer

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-Pregnancy, breast feeding

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Cautions Mood stabilizer

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-Renal dysfunction, heart disease, dehydration , sodium depletions

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Mood stabilizer interactions

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-NSAIDS -> Increased lithium excretion
-Increased lithium excretion -> Renal toxicity; use with anticholinergics
-Renal toxicity -> Urinary retention, polyuria, abdominal discomfort

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Mood stabilizer Purpose

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-Bipolar disorder
-Acute mania
-Reduces suicide risk
-Psychotic disorders
-Alc use disorder
-Bulimia nervosa

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Mood stabilizer notes

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Need frequent blood draws
-2000-3000 ml of fluid daily
-Monitor sodium and weight
-Monitor lithium levels (2-3 weeks)

-Treatment may include emetics, gastric lavage or hemodialysis (high levels)

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Lithium Carbonate

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-Lithane (Brand name)
-Eskalith (Brand name)
-Lithobid (Brand name)
-Carbolith (Brand name)
-Mood stabilizer

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Anticonvulsants MOA: Valproic acid

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-potentiate GABA
-Gaba effects are greater

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Anticonvulsants MOA: Carbamazepine

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-Slows Na+ and Ca2+ reentry, slowing nerve conduction

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Anticonvulsants MOA: Lamotrigine

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-Inhibits glutamate
-(glutamate is responsible for excitation)

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Valprotic acid: SE

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-GI distress
-Pancreatitis
-Hepatotoxicity
-Thrombocytopenia
-Teratogenesis

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Carbamazepine: SE

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-Cognitive effects
-Blood abnormalities (Leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia)
-Teratogenicity
-Hypo-osmolarity -> ADH loss, fluid loss, fluid overload
-Skin disorders

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Lamotrigine SE

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-Dizziness
-HA
-N+V
-Double vision
-Skin disorders

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Anticonvulsants Contraindications

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-Pregnancy
-Carbamazepine, with bone marrow suppression or bleeding disorders

-Valproic acid with liver disorders

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Anticonvulsants interactions

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None listed

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Anticonvulsants purpose

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-Treatment and prevention of relapse of mania and depressive episodes
-Mixed mania
-Rapid cycling bipolar disorders
-Schizophrenia

-“mood stabilizers”

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Valproic Acid

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-Depakote (Brand name)
-Anticonvulsants
-Inhibits gaba

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Carbamazepine

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-Tegretol (Brand name)
-Equetro (Brand name)
-Anticonvulsants
-Slows Na and Ca reabsorption

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Lamotrigine

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Lamictal (Brand name)
-Anticonvulsant
- Inhibits glutamine

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2nd gen antipsychotics MOA

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Blocks receptors for serotonin and dopamine, NE and histamine

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2nd gen antipsychotics SE

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-New onset diabetes mellitus
-Weight gain
-Hypercholesterolemia with increased risk for heart disease
-HTN
-Orthostatic hypotension
-Anticholinergic effects
-Agitation
-Dizziness
-Sedation
-Sleep disruption
-Mild EPS (ex-tremor)

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2nd gen antipsychotics: Contraindications

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Dementia
Risperidone, Preg

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2nd gen antipsych: Cautions

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-Avoid alc
-CVD cerebrovascular diseases, seizures, DM

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2nd gen antipsych: Interactions

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-Immunosuppressive medications can further suppress with clozapine;
-TCA can prolong QT interval and cardiac dysrhythmias
-Barbs, phenytoin and fluconazole disrupt hepatic metabolism

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2nd gen antipsych notes

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Oral disinter-grating tablets are available for pt with history of cheeking or pocketing meds, or have a hard time swallowing

-when you give Asenapine you cant eat 10 min before or after

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Risperidone

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-Risperdal (Brand name)
-2nd gen antipsych
-Available to give IM every q2-4 wk for less adherent pt

80
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Olanzapine

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-Zyprexa (Brand name)
-2nd gen antipsych

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Quetiapine

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-Seroquel (Brand name)
-2nd gen antipsych

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Aripiprazole

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  • Abilify (Brand name)
    -2nd gen antipsych
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Ziprasidone

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-Geodon (Brand name)
-2nd gen antipsych

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Dantrolene

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-Dantrium
-Treats muscle rigidity
-Used in Serotonin Syndrome

85
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Diazepam

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-Valium
-Used to treat muscle rigidity
-Used in Serotonin Syndrome

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Propranolol

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-Used in Serotonin Syndrome to block 5HT receptors
-Beta blocker, promotes vasodilation as well

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Phenelzine

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-Nardile (Brand name)
-MAOI

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Tranylcypromine

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-Parnate (Brand name)
-MAOI

89
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Selegiline

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(Emsam) (Brand name)
-MAOI
-Transdermal

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Clonazepam

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-Klonopin (Brand name)
Anxiolytics
-Used for treatment resistant mania and psychomotor agitation

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Lorazepam

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-Ativan (Brand name
-Anxiolytics
-Used for treatment resistant mania and psychomotor agitation

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Diazepam

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-Valium (Brand name)
-Anxiolytics
-Used for treatment resistant mania and psychomotor agitation

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Alprazolam

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-Xanax (Brand name)
-Anxiolytics
-Used for treatment resistant mania and psychomotor agitation

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