Pharm Chap 8

Drugs used to treat psychosis

what are "neuroleptics" (antipsychotic drugs)?
Antipsychotic drug that blocks D4 receptors

what is clozapine (clozaril)
Name 4 traditional antipsychotics
- Haloperidol (Haldol)
- Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
- Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- Thioridazine (Mellaril)
Name 2 atypical antipsychotics
- Clozapine (Clozaril)
- Risperidone (Risperdal)
Name 5 extrapyramidal symptoms
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Pseudoparkinsonism
- Akathisia
- Dyskinesias and dystonias
- Neuroleptic Malignant syndrome (NMS)
Characterized by involuntary and fragmented movements

whats is tardive dyskinesia
Caused by deficiency in dopamine transmission to BG; leads to resting tremor, bradykinesia and rigidity.

what is Pseudoparkinsonism
Motor restlessness, agitation and insomina

what is Akathisia
Broad range of involuntary and uncoordinated movements

what are dyskinesias and dystonias
Catatonia, ridgidty, tremor, stupor and fever,

what is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)

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Pharm Chap 8

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Antipsychotic Drug

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