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7 Cards in this Set
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Haldol/haloperidol |
Typical Antipsychotic, used for schizophrenia and mania. (blocks dopamine) Can cause tardive dyskinesia |
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Navane/thiotixene |
Typical Antipsychotic, used for schizophrenia and mania.
Blocks dopamine |
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Risperdal (risperdone) |
Atypical Antipsychotic (used in the treatment of schizophrenia and mania) blocks dopamine, can cause orthostat hypotension. |
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Seroquel/quetiapine |
Atypical antipsychotic--used to treat schizophrenia and mania Blocks many things, especially histamine. Causes sedation. |
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Zyprexa/ olanzapine |
Atypical antipsychotics, used to treat schizo and mania. Blocks dopamine, but mostly serotonin. Side effects include weight gain and metabolic syndrome. Metformin can help prevent these. |
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Depakote/divalproex/valproate |
Mood stabilizer (used for bipolar) This med is especially good for bipolar. Levels are measured every 6-10 months. Long term maintenance. May increase availability of gaba. |
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Lithobid/lithium |
Mood stabilizer. Very effective. |
