Psychopharm Flashcards
What is chlorpromazine
First-Generation Antipsychotics
Thorazine
First-Generation Antipsychotics
haloperidol
First-Generation Antipsychotics
Haldol
1st gen antipsychotic
thioridazine
1st gen
Mellaril
1st gen
fluphenazine
1st gen
Prolixin
1st gen
Anticholinergic side effects
most likely with low potency FGAs (e.g., chlorpromazine and thioridazine) and include dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, and tachycardia.
Extrapyramidal side effects
high-potency FGAs (e.g., haloperidol and fluphenazine) and include parkinsonism (resting tremor, muscle rigidity, slowed movemen
dystonia
uncontrollable muscle contractions), akathisia (a sense of inner restlessness
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
a rare life-threatening side effect. Its symptoms include muscle rigidity, a high fever, autonomic dysfunction (e.g., unstable blood pressure, tachycardia, excessive sweating), and an altered mental state (e.g., confusion, combativeness).
clozapine
2nd gen
Clozaril
2nd gen
risperidone
2nd gen
Risperdal
2nd gen
olanzapine
2nd gen
Zyprexa
2nd gen
quetiapine
2nd gen
Seroquel
2nd gen
aripiprazole
2nd gen
Abilify
2nd gen
SGAs are less likely than the FGAs to cause extrapyramidal side effects; however, they can cause X
anticholinergic effects, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and metabolic syndrome.
fluoxetine
SSRI
Prozac, Sarafem
SSRI
fluvoxamine
SSRI