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TD Meds 3
Atypical/Noval Antipsychotics
Term | Definition |
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Clozapine (CLOZARIL) | - Agranuloccytosis - Low WBCs (neutrophils) - High Seizure Rate - First To Target Negative Symptoms Also Worked On Positive Symptoms - Low EPS - High Anticholinergic Side Effects |
Risperidone (RISPERDAL) | - Targets Both Negative And Positive Symptoms - Most Prescribed Antipsychotic - EPS Dose Related - More Recent Studies Show Efficacy At Lower Dosing |
Olanzapine (ZYPREXA) | - Targets Both Negative And Positive Symptoms - Long Half Life - Weight Gain - Possible Diabetes Complication - Once A Day Dosing |
Quetiapine (SEROQUEL) | -Sedating -Low Risk Of TD And NMS -Targets Negative And Positive Symptoms -Short Half Life (4-6H) |
Ziprasidone (GEODON) | - Targets Negative Or Positive Symptoms - Low Risk Of Weight Gain - Qt Prolongation On EKG - Helpful With Depressive Symptoms Of Schizophrenia |
Aripiprazole (ABILIFY) | - Activating Drug - Agonizes Fronal Lobe (Judgment/Reasoning) - Antagonizes Limbic System - Once A Day Dosing |