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Chlorpromazine
Class = Antipsychotic
Trade name = Thorazine
Indications: Psychosis, N/V, Sedation preop,Intractable hiccups, Tetanus adjunct, Porphyria
MOA= unknown
Antagonizes D2
Not used much due to TD and cardiovascular and sedation effects
Haloperidol
Haloperidol
Class = Antipsychotic
Trade name = Haldol
Indications: Psychosis, Tourette's, Acute agitation

MOA= unknown
Selectively Antagonizes D2

Side effects: extrapyrimidal
Clozapine
Clozapine
Class = 2nd gen, Atypical Antipsychotic
Trade name =
Indications: Resistant Schizophrenia
MOA= unknown
Selectively Antagonizes D1, D4, 5HT and others
Used only by qualified psychiatrists
Adverse side effects: Antichoinergic, Orthostatic hypotension, Sedation, weight gain, lipid abnormalities
Risperidone
Risperidone
Class = Atypical Antipsychotic
Trade name = Risperidol
Indications: Schizophrenia, Bipolar-mixed
MOA= unknown
Antagonizes D2, 5HT and others
* Not approved for dementia related psychosis - Start low and go slow
Severe Side effects: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, orthostatic hypotension, TD, Prolactin elevation
Clonidine
Clonidine
Class = Antihypertensive
Indicatons = HTN
OFF LABEL: Neuropathic pain, opioid detox, anaesthetic uses, ADHD Adjunct

MOA= Stimulates Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, centrally acting anihypertensive
ADRs: dry mouth, hypotension, sedation
Disulfiram
disulfiram
Class = ALDH agonist
Trade name = Antabuse
Indications: Alcohol dependence
MOA= Inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase

ADR: Hepatotoxin
Varenicline
Class = N-acetylcholine R partial agonist
Trade name = Chantix
Indications: Smoking cessation
MOA= Agonizes and blocks alpha-2 and beta-2 nicotinic receptors
ADR: SI, depression, agitation
Lithium
Class = mood stabilizer
Trade name =
Indications = bipolar, acute mania, schizoaffective
* Must have regular monitoring
MOA= unknown
alters neuronal Na+ transport

ADR: GI upset, tremor, polyuria; drug interactions (ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs, diuretics)
Quetiapine
Class = Atypical antipsychotic
Trade name = Seroquel
Indications = Schizophrenia, bipolar-mixed
MOA= unknown
Antagonizes D2, 5-HT and others
* Avoid abrupt w/d

ADR= none severe, orthostatic hypotension, sedation, lipids
Alprazolam
Class = Benzodiazepine
Trade name = Xanax
Indications = Anxiety, panic d/o
MOA= unknown
Binds to benzo receptors, enhances GABA effect
* Avoid abrupt w/d
ADR: CNS depressive effects
Temazepam
Class = Benzodiazepine
Trade name = Restoril
Indications = ST Insomnia
MOA= unknown
ADR: CNS depressive effects
Binds to benzo receptors, enhances GABA effect
* Avoid abrupt w/d
Clonazepam
Class = Benzodiazepine
Trade name = Klonopin
Indications = Sz, Panic d/o, anxiety, leg movement neuralgia
MOA= unknown
Binds to benzo receptors, enhances GABA effect
D/C caqrefully: w/d and rebound anxiety
ADR: CNS depressive effects
Valproic acid
Indications = Sz (complex partial, simple and complex-abscence) ,
Bi polar ,
migraine prophylaxis,
Schizophrenia w/ strong affective component
trade name = valproate
class = Anti-seizure drug/ mood stabilizer
MOA = Unknown
ADR = Teratogen, Pancreatitis
* watch hepatotoxicity
Carbamazepine
class = Anti-seizure drug/ mood stabilizer
Indications = Sz,
Trigeminal neuralgia,
Bipolar
trade name = Tegretol
MOA = Reduces post-tetanic potentiation, decrease Sz spread.
In trigeminal neuralgia and bipoloar exact MOA is unknown

ADR= Heme(agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia
HLA-B 1502 allele (asians) dangerous skin rxn
Lamotrigine
Class= anitconvulsant,
mania/bipolar, alt to 1st line (lithium, valproate)

Indications = Bipolar maintenance
1st line for Partial Sz,
atypical absence, myoclonic, atonic
Lennox-Gastaut Sz
General tonic-clonic Sz

trade name = Lamictal

MOA = Unknown
* Suicidality
ADR: *serious rash, withdrawal Sz, hepatic, angio edema
Aripiprazole
Indications = Schizophrenia,
bipolar mixed,
adjunct - major dressive d/o
trade name = Abilify
class = 3rd gen antipsychotic, DA system stabilizer
MOA = Exact unknown,
partially antagonizes D2, 5-HT1A
antagonizes 5-HT2A

NOT APPROVED for Dementia related psychosis (caridac)
start low and go slow

ADR= minimal side effect profile,
Orthostatic hypotension
Ziprasidone
Indications = Schizophrenia, bipolar mixed, Schiz-associated agitation
trade name = Geodon
class = Exact unknown,
Antagonizes D2, 5-HT and others
MOA = Exact unknown

NOT APPROVED for Dementia related psychosis

ADR= minimal side effect profile, QT interval prolongation, neuroleptic malignant sydrome, TD, Orthostatic hypotension
Paroxetine
Indication = Major Depression, Panic d/o, Anxiety (social, general), PMS dysphoric d/o
Trade name = Paxil
Class = SSRI
MOA = Selectively Inhibits Seratonin Reuptake

Beware Seratonin Syndrome
Don't mix MAOI's
BBW-SI in youth
ADR= Sex-dysfxn, GI upset, sedation, constipation
Zolpidem
Class = Hypnotic
Indication = ST insomnia
Trade name = Ambien

MOA = Interacts w/ GABA-Benzo complex

ADR= psychiatric/behavior changes may occur unpredictably, withdrawal effects, abuse potention, Rapid onset CNS effects
Seratonin Syndrome
A predictable consequence of serotonergic CNS activity - posioning.
Increased HR, shivering, sweating, dilated pupils, myoclonus, hyper-reflexes, high BP, Hyperthermia, hypervigilance, and agitation.

Caused by: antidepressants, opioids, CNS stimulants, triptans, psychedelics, herbs and others.

Tx: DC causative drugs, start benzodiazepine, supportive therapies and time, 24 hrs.
Type B drug reaction
Idiosyncratic drug reactions that are not dose dependent; creating an immunogenic reaction and cellular damage.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Life threatening!
adverse rxn to antipsychotics.

Muscle rigidity, fever, autonomic instability, cognitive changes, delerium
F ever
E ncephalopathy
V itals unstable
E levated enzymes (CPK)
R igidity of muscles

D/C any DA type drugs, Benzo's can help.
MAOI's
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Antidepressants-Atypical antidepressants
Last line of defense <-- potentially lethal dietary & drug interactions.

Newer (seligeline, moclobemide) are safer-reversable binding.
SSRI's
Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Antidepressants, anxiety, personality d/o, premature ejaculation.
Have little affinity for NE or DA transporters
Common ADR= Sex-dysfxn, GI upset
Drugs in this class include (trade names in parentheses):
citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Dalsan, Recital, Emocal, Sepram, Seropram, Citox)
dapoxetine (no trade name yet; not yet approved by the FDA)
escitalopram (Lexapro, Cipralex, Esertia)
fluoxetine (Prozac, Fontex, Seromex, Seronil, Sarafem, Fluctin (EUR), Fluox (NZ), Depress (UZB), Lovan (AUS))
fluvoxamine (Luvox, Fevarin, Faverin, Dumyrox, Favoxil, Movox)
paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat, Sereupin, Aropax, Deroxat, Rexetin, Xetanor, Paroxat)
sertraline (Zoloft, Lustral, Serlain)
zimelidine (Zelmid, Normud)
Tricyclic or TCA's
Antidepressants - Major depression, lower dose for insomnia and chronic pain relief.
Thought to inhibit reuptake of NE and 5-HT.
Side effects are anticholinergic in nature (dry mouth, sedation)
Generally replaced by SSRI and SNRI.
Triptans
Migraine and cluster head aches.
Bind 5-HT receptors in cranial vessels causing constriction and inhibiting inflammatory neuropeptide release.

Triptans include:
sumatriptan (Imitrex) -Selective serotonin receptor agonist
rizatriptan
naratriptan
zolmitriptan
eletriptan (Relpax)
almotriptan
frovatriptan
Acetaminophen
Indication: mild pain, fever
Class: analgesic
MOA: analgesic=unknown
antipyretic via the hypothalamic heat regulation center

Caution with alcohol intake.
Ibuprofen
Indication: mild-moderate, OA, RA, anti-inflammatory
Class: NSAID
MOA: unknown
cycloxygenase and lipoxygenase-reduces prostaglandin synthesis
*GI problems, take w/ food
Hydrocodone/homatropine
hydrocodone/ibuprofen
Indication: mild pain, fever
Class: Narcotic combo's
MOA: analgesic= bind various opioid receptors
acetaminophen-butalbutol-caffeine
Indication: Tension Head Ache
Trade name: Fioricet
Class: analgesic-antipyretic-barbituate combo
MOA: analgesic=unknown
sedation= butalbutol
cerebral vasoconstriction
Propranolol
Class: Beta-blocker
Indication: HTN, angina, Post-MI, Migraine HA, Essential tremor ...
Trade name: Inderal
MOA: Non selectively antagozes Beta1 and Beta2 adrenergic receptors

ADRs= Cardiac failure, CHF, Avoid abrupt W/D-->MI
Dihydroergotamine
DHE 45
Indication: HA migraine and cluster
Class: Migraine
MOA: constricts cranial and peripheral blood vessels (ergot)
Sumatriptan

(imitrex)
Indication: Migraine HA - acute
Class: Migraine
MOA: activates 5-HT1 receptors producing vasoconstriction.
Gabapentin
Indication: Partial Sz, post-herpetic neuralgia, Neuropathic pain.
Trade name: neurontin
Class: Neurologic anti-convulsant
MOA: exact=unknown
Nortriptyline
Indication: Depression
Class: Tricyclic antidepressant
MOA: unknown.
Inhibits NE and 5-HT uptake
Amiodipine

(norvasc)
Indication: HTN, CAD
Class: Calcium Channel Blocker,
Dihydropyridines
MOA: CCB for vascular smooth muscle and myocardium
Butorphanol
Indication: Moderate to severe pain
Class: Narcotics
MOA: Binds to opioid receptors producing both agonist (Mu) and antagonist (Kappa) effects
Donepezil
Donepezil
Trade name: aricept
Indication: Mild-severe Alzheimer's dementia
Class: Alzheimers med- ACh EsteraseInhibitor
MOA: Reversibly binds and inactivates acetylcholinesterase
Memantine
Indication: Mod-Severe Alzheimer's
Class: Alzheimer's, NMDARA
MOA: Binds N-methyl-D-Aspartate receptor agonist
Haloperidol
Haloperidol
Trade name=Haldol
Indication: Psychosis, Tourette's, Acute agitation
Class: 1st Gen. antipsychotics
MOA: exact=unknown
Selectively antagonizes D2 receptors
Not approved for dementia related psychosis.
Don't use if parkinson's dz
ADR=Extrapyrimidal Sx, Tardive dyskinesia
Clozapine
Indication: Resistant Schizophrenia
Class: 2nd Gen. Atypical antipsychotic
MOA: exact=unknown
Selectively antagonizes D1, D4, 5-HT receptors

*Must have psychiatrist order and administer
Olanzapine

(Zyprexa)
Olanzapine

Indication: Schizophrenia, Bipolar-mixed
Class: 2nd Gen. Atypical antipsychotic, Mania/Bipolar
MOA: exact=unknown
Selectively antagonizes DA, 5-HT receptors
* Not for dementia related psychosis
Risperidone
Class = Atypical Antipsychotic
Trade name = Risperidol
Indications: Schizophrenia, Bipolar-mixed
MOA= unknown
Antagonizes D2, 5HT and others
* Not approved for dementia related psychosis - Start low and go slow
Severe Side effects: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, orthostatic hypotension, TD, Prolactin elevation
Nortriptyline
Nortriptyline
Indication: Depression
Class: Tricyclic antidepressant
MOA: exact=unknown
Selectively inhibits NE and 5-HT receptors.
* Suicidality
ADR= Orthostatic hypotension
Antipsychotic Side Effects
Generally speaking
weight gain,
hypotension,
impotence,
agranulocytosis,
tardive dyskinesia,
tardive akathisia (inner restlessness),
tardive psychoses,
tardive dysphrenia (worsening Sx)
Anticonvulsant Side Effects
Generally speaking
All- teraogenic to some extent
Withdrawal effects
Phenytoin - nystagmus
Carbamazepine - Derm rxn, ataxia, drug interaction-enzymes
Lamotrigine - dizziness, nausea, HA
Gabapentin - sedation, dizziness
Ethosuximide - GI distress, N/V
Valproate - GI distress, N/V
Benzodiazepine Side Effects
Generally speaking
Sedative effect (may be paradoxical in kids)
Tolerance effect
Dependance effect
Antidepressant Side Effects
Generally speaking
TCAs, SSRI, SNRI all have to some extent sedation and anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention).
weight gain,
diabetes
impotence