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9 Cards in this Set
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Chloropramazine, trifluoperazine |
Phenothiazines Typical antipsychotics, first generation antipsychotics In large doses- antipsych, in small doses- antiemetic Considered major tranquillizers SE: ABCD and EPS and photosensitivity Can cause decreased WBC (immunosuppression) |
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Elavil, Tofranil |
Tricyclic Antidepressants Mood elevators SE: ABCD and euphoria Must take for 2-4 weeks before effects noticed |
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Diazepam (valium), lorazepam, clorazepam |
Benzodiazepines Minor tranquelizers SE: ABCD Work quickly but should not be taken for more than a few weeks Administer at bedtime when possible |
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Nardil, Marplan |
MAO inhibitors SE: ABCD Patients must avoid food containing tyramine to prevent hypertensive crisis Teach patient to avoid over the counter drugs |
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Lithium |
Antimanic SE: like electrolytes (stooling, voiding, paresthesia) Therapeutic level 0.6-1.2, toxic level >2 Toxic effects- tremors, metallic taste, severe diarrhea Increase fluids to prevent dehydration Low Na makes lithium more toxic, high Na makes it ineffective |
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Prozac |
SSRI SE: ABCD, euphoria, insomnia, give before noon when possible Watch for suicidal ideation when changing dose in young adults and teenagers |
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Haldol |
Antipsychotic SE: ABCD, EPS Toxic effects: NMS can occur with overdose (differentiate EPS and NMS by checking for fever- NMS has extreme fever)- high risk in elderly (older adult dose should be half of adult dose to prevent) Only antipsychotic that can be given to pregnant women |
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Clozaril/ Clozapine |
Second generation/ atypical/ new antipsychotics Used to treat severe schizoprenia SE: extreme reduction of WBCs- high risk for infection |
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Zoloft |
SSRI Has high potential for drug interactions Interacts with St. Johns wort to cause serotonin syndrome Interacts with warfarin to cause increased bleeding |
