What are some AE for Antipsychotics?
Extrapyramidal Syndrome, Acute Dystonia, Akathisia, Tardive Dyskinesia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Phenothiazine Groups
Aliphatic
Chlorpromazine
SE: Strong sedation, Ortho Hypo, Moderate EPS
Piperazine
Fluphenazine, Perphenazine
SE: Dry mouth, blurred vision, weight gain, severe EPS
Use: Manages symptoms of psychosis including Schizo
Piperidines
Thiroridazine
SE: Strong sedation, low to moderate Effect on BP, few EPS
Nonphenothiazines
Haloperidol
Use: tx psychoses, Schizo, Tourettes syndrome,
CI: Narrow angle glaucoma, CNS depression, CVD,
SE: Drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, blurred vision, tachycardia, Ortho Hypo, Seizures, Erectile dysfunction
Risperidone
use: Manage symptoms of Psychosis
Tx positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
SE: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, appetite stimulation, constipation, anxiety,
Aripiprazole
use: Manage symptoms of Schizo, BPD, autism, depression , Tourette's
SE: Memory impairment, insomnia, impulse control symptoms, GI distress,
Axiolytics
Lorazepam
use: anxiolytic, antiseizure, insomnia, sedation-induction, status epilepticus
SE: Bradycardia, tachycardia, depression, dependance, SI,
Anixolytics
Gradually decrease dose over several days
Withdrawal Symptoms:
Develops slowly, in 2-10 days, may last several weeks.