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Psych medications for Pharmocology

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Common CONVENTIONAL Antipsychotic medication   Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)(Low potency)Fluphenazine (Prolixin)(High potency)Haloperidol (Haldol)(High potency)  
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Decanoates   Long acting injectable medications that take 5-7 days to start working. Available in Fluphenazine (Prolixin) and Haloperidol (Haldol)  
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Akathesia   motor restlessness; intolerance of inactivity; cannot stay still; jittery  
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Extra Pyramidal Symptoms (EPS)   Akathesia; Acute dystonia; Parkinsonism  
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Acute dystonia   Muscle spasm, feeling of thick tongue& stiff neck; eyes roll back, arched back, repetitive movements, increased muscular tone. Usually in males.  
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Parkinsonism   a neurological disorder in which a few but not all of the symptoms of Parkinson disease are present.  
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Symptoms of Coventional Meds   EPS, Tardive dyskinesia, Neuroleptic Maliganant Syndrome (NMS). Anticholinergic, lower seizure threshhold, dysrhythmias, blood dyscrasias, sexual, dysfunction, increase prolactin levels, sun sensitivity-> (lifetime)  
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Chlorpromzine (thorazine)   Conventional med, Low potency. very sedating, lowers seizure threshold, NMS, orthostatic hypotension, photosensitivity  
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Thioridazine (Mellaril)   Conventional med, Low potency. QT prolongation; cardiac side effects  
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Haloperidol (Haldol)   EPS early in treatment (Parkinsonism), weight gain  
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Atypical Antipsychotic Meds Advantages   *Produce far fewer EPS (if any)*May effectively treat people unresponsive to conventional antipsychotics*Minimally elevate prolactin levels*Significantly reduce negative symptoms  
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Atypical Antipsychotic Meds Disadvantages   *Weight gain*Insulin resistance- DMII can develop*Cost*Other side effects: rare EPS, parkinsonism, sedation, seizure  
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Clozaril (Atypical) Side Effects   **Agranulocytosis- drop in white blood cell count*Glucose intolerance*Weight gain*Drooling*Sedation*Orthostatic hypotension*Seizures at high doses(for +/- symptoms, works on DOP4 not DOP2 involuntary movement is not a problem)  
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Clozaril Side Effects continued   **BLACK BOX WARNING (risk of severe/life threatening side effects)1) agranulocytosis2) Myocardidtus3) Syncope- orthostatic hypotension  
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Respiridone (Atypical)   Adv: Different preparations- PO or injection, Consta, "M"= melt in your mouthDisadv: increase prolactin level, EPS (mostly akathesia)  
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Atypical   *Weight gain*Diabetes*Approved for use with bi-polar disorder*Zydis ("M")  
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Quetiapine (Seroquel)Atypical   *Hypotension*Dizziness*Sedation*Weight gain*Cataracts*Grapefruit juice no not take  
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Ziprasidone (Geodon) Atypical   *Lower incidence of weight gain*Lower risk of developing diabetes*Must be given with meals*IM available*May be effective in improving cognitive functioning*Start at 40 mg. BID. Starting lower increases incidence of side effects  
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Aripiprazole (Abilify) Atypical   *Dopamine system stabilizer*Aproved for Bi Polar disorder*Fewer side effects*With all the atypical antipsycotics, there is still a small risk of EPS and NMS  
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Paliperidone (Invega) Atypical   *Metabolite (remake) of Risperdal*New to the market*Invega does not elevate Prolactin level and does not cause akathesia  
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Atypical Drug Interactions   Oversedation w/ other cns depressants; alcohol cause + sensitivity to side effectsTegretol & Prilosec change rate in metabolismIncreased incidence of orthostatic hypotension with sedatives, antihypertensives, alcoholAvoid abrupt withdrawal  
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Atypical Nursing Interventions   *Medication teaching*Assess willingess to comply with medication regime*Educate about weight management, proper nutrition*Educate about the S/S of diabetes  
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Antidepressants   Treatment: Cognitive behavioral and other therapies Meds (TCA’s, SSRI’s MAOI’s, new meds, herbal) Generally used for 6-12 months after symptoms resolve. ECT, Self-care (diet, exercise, relaxation)Also used for panic disorder (1-2 mon. to fully work)  
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Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA’s)   *Nortriptyline (Pamelor)*Imipramine (Tofranil)*Amitryptyline (Elavil)*Clomipramine (Anafranil)*Desipramine (Norpramin)  
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TCA side effects   Orthostatic hypotensionAnti-cholinergic: *Urinary retention*Weight gainCardiotoxicity (especially with OD)Lowers seizure threshholdSome low risk of NMS (Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome)  
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SSRI's (Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors)   Treatment of depression and all types of anxiety disorders*Fluoxetine (Prozac)*Sertraline (Zoloft)*Paroxetine (Paxil)*Citalopram (Celexa)*Fluvoxamine (Luvox)  
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SSRI's Advantages   Advantages: Faster to achieve therapeutic effects (1-3 weeks), not anti-cholinergic, less sedation, no orthostatic hypotension, relatively safe with overdose  
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SSRI's Disadvantages/ side effects:   High incidence of GI upset, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, withdrawal syndrome, costSerotonin syndrome- life threatening. Can happen at beginning. lack of coordination, fever, tremor, hallucination, startling, death.  
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s)   Marplan, Nardil, ParnateFor ppl not responsive to other agentsSide effects: sedation, anti-cholinergic, toxicity, hyperstensive crisisMust wait 2 weeks after discontinuing an SSRI or TCA to start MAOI’s!  
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Foods to Avoid with MAOI's   Hypertensive crisis with foods that contain tyramine can be life threatening: Chinese food, soy sauce, aged cheese, wine, beer, liver, bananas, avocados, chocolate, yeast extract, meat tenderizers  
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Considerations in medication selection   *Prior positive response*Response of family member*Side effects*Interactions with other medications*Patient preference*Patient age*Cost/insurance*Concurrent medical disorders  
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Mood stabilizers: Lithium   Excreated by Kidneys: Low sodium, increased lithium; Dehydration, increased lithium. short half life, Narrow therapeutic window 0.8-1.4 mEq/L. Levels drwan in am b4 morning dose  
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Lithium side effects   *Nausea, diarrhea*Fatigue, muscle weakness*Headache, confusion*Polyuria, increased thirst (flushed out med)*Mild hand tremor*Renal toxicity*Hypothyroidism and goiter* Can be cardiotoxic  
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Lithium Toxicity   ***Vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity of muscles, ataxia, seizures, dysrhythmias, gate changes, EKG changes, confusion. Death can result from pulmonary complicationsCause of toxicity: diarrhea, dehydration, over dose  
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Mood stabilizers: Valproic Acid   1st line choiceDepakote, Depakene*Advantages: works faster than Lithium, fewer side effects*Target plasma leves 50-125 mg/ ml*Adverse reactions: thrombocytopenia, pancreatitis, liver failureNO ALCOHOL  
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Other anticonvulsants used as mood stabilizers   Carbamazine (Tegretol, Carbitrol)-many drug to drug interactions. Blood dysgracia, bone marrow suppressionLamotrigine (Lamictal)- look 4 rash: Steven Johnson Syndrom- promote weight loss, treat migraineGabapentin (Neurontin)Topiramate (Topamax)  
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Anxiolytics   Decreases anxietyDiazepam (Valium)Lorazepam (Ativan)Alprazolam (Xanax)Clonazepam (Klonopin)Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)  
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Benzodiazepines   1st line 4 anxiety; r meant 4 short term All about the same, differ in onset & duration of actionDiazepam= muscle spasmLorazepam= elders Relatively safe in overdose situationFlumazenil, given IV, can be used with ODGood for sleep problemst. rx  
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Benzodiazepine side effects   Hypotentsion Drowsiness Anterograde amnesia Paradoxical effects- agitated instead of relaxDependence/abuseAvoid alcohol/caffeine bc they stimulate CNS instead of suppress.Sudden stop= seizure/agitationCombining other opioids may cause death  
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Busperone (Buspar)(Not CNS depressant)   Advantages: lower abuse potential, no sedation, does not potentiate other cns depressantsDisadvantages: effects develop slowly, cannot be used as prnGenerally well-tolerated. Erythromycin and grapefruit juice will potentiate actions  
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Barbiturates   High abuse/ dependence potentialVery seldom used except; Anti-seizure, Severe insomnia, induction of anesthesiaOverdose picture: respiratory depression, coma, PINPOINT PUPILS, hypotension, hypothermiatreatment for OD is treating symptoms  
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Sleep Aids   Not for long term; interrups REM Sleep*Zolpidem (Ambien)*Zoleplon (Sonata)*Lunesta*Ramelteon (Rozeram)  
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CNS Stimulants   MOA: paradoxical methodIndicated for ADHD/ ADD and narcolepsyMethylphenidate (Ritalin)Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine: Adderall  
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CNS Stimulants side effects   Side effects: cns stimulation, restlessness, insomnia, dysrythmias, hypertension, appetite suppression, in excessive amounts- psychosisAbuse potential  
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CNS Preparations   Short Duration: Ritalin, Adderall Intermediate duration: Ritalin SR,Long duration: Ritalin LA, Adderall XR, Concerta  
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Provigil: CNS stimulant used for narcolepsy   Side effects: Headache, nausea, diarrheaDoes not disrupt night time sleepUsual dose 200 mg. in a.m.Schedule IV  
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