recognising psychiatric drugs Flashcards
name 3 SSRIs
fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram, paroxetine
general side effects of SSRIs
GI upset
bleeding
hyponatraemia
what side effect does citalopram have
lengthening QT interval
if someone is on an NSAID snd SSRI what else must you give them
PPI
name two SNRIS
duloxetine, venlafaxine
side effects of SNRIs
high Na
name two tricyclic antidepressants
amitriptyline and nortriptyline
side effects of tricyclic antidepressants
because they block Ach then memory dysfunction, dry mouth, blurred vision
weight gain and sedation
name the most common atypical antidepressant and describe its side effects
mirtazapine
increased appetite
weight gain
sedation
name 2 typical antiphyschotics
haloperidol, chlorpromazine
how do typical antipsychotics work
antagonise dopamine receptors give immediate quieting effect on alleviating positive symptoms
name 4 atypical antipsychotics
olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine, aripiprazole
side effects of olanzapine
weight gain
side effect of risperidone
hyperprolactinaemia
describe neuroleptic malignant syndrome
AKI, raised CK, raised WBC and metabolic acidosis
high fever
low reflexes
muscles rigidity
hypertension and tachycardia
what is acute dystonia
sustained muscle contractions e.g torticollis, oculogyric crisis
what is akathisia
severe restlessness
what is tardive dyskinesia
abnormal and involuntary involving pouting and jaw movements
