Study Guide 2 Flashcards
SSRi side effects
- relatively few
- usually just GI issues
SNRI side effects
- relatively mild
- usually just GI distress
Side effects of tricyclics
- cardiac
- increased suicide risk
- drug interactions
- sedation, lethargy, muscle weakness
- confusion, delirium
- peripheral anticholinergic effects
Why are confusion and delirium side effects of tricyclics?
Central acetylcholine is blocked
What are the peripheral anticholinergic effects of tricyclics?
- dry mouth
- constipation
- urine retention
- confusion
- tachycardia
What are some of the cardiac effects caused by tricyclics?
- arrhythmias
- orthostatic hypotension
Potential immune issues with tricyclics
Bone marrow depression
Tricyclics have a high potential for interactions with these types of drugs
Cardiovascular drugs
MAOIs and side effects
Comes with high risk of side effects
- increased BP
- drug/food interactions
Lithium has a tendency to do this
Accumulate in the body
Problems that can arise from lithium accumulation in the body
- seizures
- muscle weakness
- lethargy
Antipsychotic drugs that carry lower risk of side effects (category)
Atypical antipsychotics
What are potential side effects of atypical antipsychotics?
- weight gain
- increased plasma lipids
- DM
What are the benefits of using atypical antipsychotics to treat pts?
- lower incidence of relapse
- fewer side effects, especially mvt and motor disorders
This may occur during the first stages following administration of antipsychotic drugs (all types)
Orthostatic hypotension
