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Chapter 15

Definitions & Drugs

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Schizophrenia: Split of loss of reality.
Depression: Mood disorder characterized by low levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the CNS.
Bipolar: Mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Akinesia: Loss of voluntary movement.
Akathisia: Inability to sit still.
Tardive Dyskinesia: Involuntary repetitive movements, often affecting the face, mouth, and extremities.
Extrapyramidal Effects: Are a group of symptoms related to motor control that arise from the use of certain medication, particularly antipsychotic drugs.
Atypical Antipsychotic: Are antipsychotics that are less likely to cause certain extrapyramidal effects, aka second-generation antipsychotic agents.
Typical antipsychotic: Considered first-generation antipsychotic agents.
Prolong QT: An irregular heart rhythm. Patients that take drugs that prolong the QT interval need periodic ECGs and need to be careful with tachycardia.
Trismus: Is a condition characterized by the inability to fully open the mouth due to muscle spasm, rigidity, or mechanical obstruction.
Sialorrhea: Hypersalivation or drooling, is the excessive production of saliva or the inability to effectively manage and swallow saliva.
Ageusia: Complete loss of the sense of taste.
SSRIs: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.
SNRIs: Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor.
TCAs: Tricyclic Antidepressants.
MAOIs: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors.
(Generic Name) haloperidol: Brand/Trade Name: Haldol Classification: Antipsychotic drug Indicated for: Mental illness
(Generic Name) clozapine: Brand/Trade Name: Clozaril Classification: Antipsychotic drug Indicated for: Mental illness
(Generic Name) olanzapine: Brand/Trade Name: Zyprexa Classification: Antipsychotic drug Indicated for: Mental illness
(Generic Name) quetiapine: Brand/Trade Name: Seroquel Classification: Antipsychotic drug Indicated for: Mental illness
(Generic Name) risperidone: Brand/Trade Name: Risperdal Classification: Antipsychotic drug Indicated for: Mental illness
(Generic Name) citalopram: Brand/Trade Name: Celexa Classification: SSRIs Indicated for: Depression/Anxiety
(Generic Name) escitalopram: Brand/Trade Name: Lexapro Classification: SSRIs Indicated for: Depression/Anxiety
(Generic Name) fluoxetine: Brand/Trade Name: Prozac Classification: SSRIs Indicated for: Depression/Anxiety
(Generic Name) paroxetine: Brand/Trade Name: Paxil Classification: SSRIs Indicated for: Depression/Anxiety
(Generic Name) sertraline: Brand/Trade Name: Zoloft Classification: SSRIs Indicated for: Depression/Anxiety
(Generic Name) venlafaxine: Brand/Trade Name: Effexor Classification: SNRIs Indicated for: Depression/Anxiety
(Generic Name) amitriptyline: Brand/Trade Name: Elavil, Vanatrip Classification: TCAs Indicated for: Depression/ Anxitety
(Generic Name) imipramine: Brand/Trade Name: Tofranil Classification: TCAs Indicated for: Depression/ Anxiety
(Generic Name) nortriptyline Brand/Trade Name: Pamelor Classification: TCAs Indicated for: Depression/ Anxiety
(Generic Name) bupropion Brand/Trade Name: Wellbutrin SR Classification: NDRIs Indicated for: Depression/ Smoking Withdrawal
(Generic Name) lithium Brand/Trade Name: Lithobid Classification: Mood Stabilizer Indicated for: Bipolar
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