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Antipsycotics, Antidepressents, Mood Stablizers, Antianxities
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Pharmacology
Graduate
07/31/2012

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Term
TCA: Side Effects
Definition

Weight Gain

Cardiac/Seizure risk

Alpha Blockage (Hypotenssion, Tachy HR)

Anticholinergic effects

Antihistaminic effects (sedation, ataxia)

Sexual Disfunction

 

Term
MAOI Side effects
Definition

Serotonin Syndrome

Anticholinertic effects,

decreased sexual ability

drowsiness

weight gain

restlessness

tiredness and weakness

insomnia

Term
SSRI Side effects
Definition

GI complaints

Restlessness

Aggitation

Sexual Disfunction

Weight Loss

Decreased appitite

Seritonin syndrom in combined with MAOI

 

Term
Amitriptyline
Definition

TCA

 

Drug interactions:

Alcohol - CNS dep.

Cogentin - Inc. anticholinergic effects

Hypogycemics- low FSBS

Levothyroxine - CNS aggitation, Tachicardia

Lithium - inc. R/F seizures

Term
Clomipramine
Definition

TCA

 

Drug interactions:

Alcohol - CNS dep.

Cogentin - Inc. anticholinergic effects

Hypogycemics- low FSBS

Levothyroxine - CNS aggitation, Tachicardia

Lithium - inc. R/F seizures

Term
Doxepin
Definition

TCA

 

Drug interactions:

Alcohol - CNS dep.

Cogentin - Inc. anticholinergic effects

Hypogycemics- low FSBS

Levothyroxine - CNS aggitation, Tachicardia

Lithium - inc. R/F seizures

Term
Imipramine
Definition

TCA

 

Drug interactions:

Alcohol - CNS dep.

Cogentin - Inc. anticholinergic effects

Hypogycemics- low FSBS

Levothyroxine - CNS aggitation, Tachicardia

Lithium - inc. R/F seizures

Term
Desipramine
Definition

TCA

 

Drug interactions:

Alcohol - CNS dep.

Cogentin - Inc. anticholinergic effects

Hypogycemics- low FSBS

Levothyroxine - CNS aggitation, Tachicardia

Lithium - inc. R/F seizures

Term
Nortriptyline
Definition

TCA

 

Drug interactions:

Alcohol - CNS dep.

Cogentin - Inc. anticholinergic effects

Hypogycemics- low FSBS

Levothyroxine - CNS aggitation, Tachicardia

Lithium - inc. R/F seizures

Term
TCA Over Dose: Signs and Symptoms
Definition

Fatal in OD

 

CNS depression

Seizures

Resp. Arrest

Arrythmias (QRS prolongation, V-fib)

 

Term

TCA withdraw

 

Definition

Cholinergic rebound if stoped abbruptly.

 

Tapper over days to weeks.

Term
Phenelzine
Definition

MAOI
(2nd or 3rd line treatment)

 

Avoid Aged cheeses or processed meats

Avoid OTC decongestants

Risk for Serotonin syndrome

Aways have a med holiday of 2weeks prior to initiation of MAOI or switching to other class

 

Term

Selegiline

(Dermal Patch)

 

Definition

Indicated for Parkenson's

MAOI
(2nd or 3rd line treatment)

 

Avoid Aged cheeses or processed meats

Avoid OTC decongestants

Risk for Serotonin syndrome

Aways have a med holiday of 2weeks prior to initiation of MAOI or switching to other class

 

Term
Tranylcypromine
Definition

MAOI
(2nd or 3rd line treatment)

 

Avoid Aged cheeses or processed meats

Avoid OTC decongestants

Risk for Serotonin syndrome

Aways have a med holiday of 2weeks prior to initiation of MAOI or switching to other class

 

Term
Citalopram
Definition

SSRI

(1st choice)

 

Fewer interactions

R/F Seritonin syndrome if used with MAOI, avoid meds that increase seritonin

 

may cause weight loss

 

Term
Escitalopram
Definition

SSRI

(1st choice)

 

Fewer interactions

R/F Seritonin syndrome if used with MAOI, avoid meds that increase seritonin

 

may cause weight loss

Term
Fluoxetine
Definition

SSRI

(1st choice)

 

Fewer interactions

R/F Seritonin syndrome if used with MAOI, avoid meds that increase seritonin

 

may cause weight loss

Term
Fluvoxamine
Definition

SSRI

(1st choice)

 

Fewer interactions

R/F Seritonin syndrome if used with MAOI, avoid meds that increase seritonin

 

may cause weight loss

Term
Paroxetine
Definition

SSRI

(1st choice)

 

Fewer interactions

R/F Seritonin syndrome if used with MAOI, avoid meds that increase seritonin

 

may cause weight loss

Term
Sertraline
Definition

SSRI

(1st choice)

 

Fewer interactions

R/F Seritonin syndrome if used with MAOI, avoid meds that increase seritonin

 

may cause weight loss

Term
Venlafaxine
Definition

SNRI

(1st choice)

LIVER TOXIC

 

Approved for DM Neuropathy

Fewer interactions

R/F Seritonin syndrome if used with MAOI, avoid meds that increase seritonin

 

may cause weight loss

Term
Duloxetine
Definition

SNRI

 

(1st choice)

 

LIVER TOXIC

 

 

 

Approved for DM Neuropathy

 

Fewer interactions

 

R/F Seritonin syndrome if used with MAOI, avoid meds that increase seritonin

 

 

 

may cause weight loss

 

Term
Bupropion
Definition

Other Antidepressent

Inhibits breakdown of DA and NE

 

R/F SEIZURES

 

Side effects: Nervousness, H/A, Insomnia, dizziness

 

May improve sexual function

 

2nd line treatment for anxiety disorders

Term
Nefazodone
Definition

Triazolopyridines

Other Antidepressent

 

LIVER TOXIC - brand name off the market

 

Inhibits 5HT reuptake and blocks receptors

 

Does not cause Anticholinergic Effects

 

R/F Pripism

Term
Trazodone
Definition

Triazolopyridines

Other Antidepressent

 

Inhibits 5HT reuptake and blocks receptors

 

Does not cause Anticholinergic Effects

 

Helps with insomnia

 

R/F Pripism

Term

Mirtazapine

 

Definition

Tetracyclics

Increased NE & 5HT in synapse

 

Helps with anxiety

 

R/F: wt gain, constipation, asthma exacerbation

Term

What is a good choice for someone with depression and chronic pain?

 

Definition
Venlafexine or Remeron
Term

What is a good choice for someone with Akathisia

(motor restlessness)?

Definition
Add Klonopin
Term
Lithium
Definition

Mood Stablizer

 

Contraindicated in prego and CRF

 

NSAID's will cause increase in Lithium

 

Body views Lithium as sodium, anything that increase retension of sodium will cause increase retension of Lithium.

Term

Anxiety:

What is the first choice drugs?

 

 

Definition

SSRI's/ SNRI's

 

Escitalopam (GAD, Panic, Social)

Paroxetine (GAD, Panic, Social)

Venafaxine(GAD, Panic, Social)

Duloxetine (GAD, Panic)

Fluvoxamine (Social)

Sertraline (Social)

Term
Alprazolam
Definition

Benzodiazepine

Inhibits GABA

(2nd line for anxiety)

 

Side Effects: CNS dep., Impaired memory, sedation, ataxia

 

Withdraw causes: CNS aggitation, muscular irritability

Term
Clonazepam
Definition

Benzodiazepine

Inhibits GABA

(2nd line for anxiety)

 

Side Effects: CNS dep., Impaired memory, sedation, ataxia

 

Withdraw causes: CNS aggitation, muscular irritability

Term
Diazepam
Definition

Benzodiazepine

Inhibits GABA

(2nd line for anxiety)

 

Side Effects: CNS dep., Impaired memory, sedation, ataxia

 

Withdraw causes: CNS aggitation, muscular irritability

Term
Chlordiazepoxide
Definition

Benzodiazepine

Inhibits GABA

(2nd line for anxiety)

 

Side Effects: CNS dep., Impaired memory, sedation, ataxia

 

Withdraw causes: CNS aggitation, muscular irritability

Term
Lorazepam
Definition

Benzodiazepine

Inhibits GABA

(2nd line for anxiety)

 

Side Effects: CNS dep., Impaired memory, sedation, ataxia

 

Withdraw causes: CNS aggitation, muscular irritability

Term
Midazolam
Definition

Benzodiazepine

Inhibits GABA

(2nd line for anxiety)

 

Side Effects: CNS dep., Impaired memory, sedation, ataxia

 

Withdraw causes: CNS aggitation, muscular irritability

 

Term
Oxazepam
Definition

Benzodiazepine

Inhibits GABA

(2nd line for anxiety)

 

Side Effects: CNS dep., Impaired memory, sedation, ataxia

 

Withdraw causes: CNS aggitation, muscular irritability

Term
Chlorpromazine
Definition

1st gen. Antipsycotic (Typical)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension)

 

Increased risk for EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia

Term
Perphenazine
Definition

1st gen. Antipsycotic (Typical)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension)

 

Increased risk for EPS and Tardive Dyskinesia

Term
Trifluoperazine
Definition

1st gen. Antipsycotic (Typical)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension)

 

Increased risk for EPS, Seizures, and Tardive Dyskinesia

Term
Haloperidol
Definition

1st gen. Antipsycotic (Typical)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension)

 

Increased risk for EPS, Seizures, and Tardive Dyskinesia

Term
Thiothixene
Definition

1st gen. Antipsycotic (Typical)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension)

 

Increased risk for EPS, Seizures, ECG changes and Tardive Dyskinesia

Term
Clozapine
Definition

2nd gen. Antipsycotic (atypical)

(Not a good choice)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension),

ECG changes, weight gain, onset of DM

 R/F agranulocytosis


Term
Risperidone
Definition

2nd gen. Antipsycotic (atypical)

(1st choice for schizophrenia)

 

Side Effects: antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension),

Seizures


No anticholinergic effects

 

Term
Olanzapine
Definition

2nd gen. Antipsycotic (atypical)

(1st choice for schizophrenia)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension),

weight gain, onset of DM


R/F agranulocytosis

 

May increase neg. symptoms of schizophrenia

Term
Quetiapine
Definition

2nd gen. Antipsycotic (atypical)

(1st choice for schizophrenia)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension)

 

Helpful with depression and neg. syptoms of schizophrenia

Term
Ziprasidone
Definition

2nd gen. Antipsycotic (atypical)

(1st choice for schizophrenia)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension),

ECG changes


 

Term
Ariprprazole
Definition

2nd gen. Antipsycotic (atypical)

(1st choice for schizophrenia)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension),

min. weight gain

Term
Amisulpride
Definition

2nd gen. Antipsycotic (atypical)

(1st choice for schizophrenia)

 

Side Effects: Anticholinergic effects, antihistaminic effects (sedation), Alpha Blockage (hypotension),

 

Term

Treatment for EPS

 

Definition

Antimuscarinics (prefered):

Benztropine, trihexyphenidyl

 

Antihistaminic:

Diphenhydramine

 

Benzodiazepines:

Lorazepam

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