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What is the drug class of citalopram (Celexa)?
Antidepressant, SSRI
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What is the action of buspar (Buspirone)?
enhances effects of serotonin
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What is the typical dose range of citalopram (Celexa)?
Adult—20mg/dose PO as single daily dose initially
but may increase to 40mg/dose MAX. Elderly—20mg/day MAX |
what are adverse effects of Clorazapine (Clozaril)?
may cause agranulocytosis and uncontrolled seizures
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What is a warning of risperidone (Risperidal)?
Older adults with dementia at increased risk for death
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What is the drug class of buspar (Buspirone)?
Antianxiety
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What is the action of citalopram (Celexa)?
Selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin in the CNS
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What is the typical dose range of clorazapine (Clozaril)?
Adult— Initial dose 12.5 mg orally once or twice a day. Increase daily 25mg to 50mg per day for a target of 300mg to 450mg per day. Max 900mg per day
Elderly— 134 mg daily. Start low |
What are side effects of haloperidol (Haldol)?
Anticholinergic effects, urinary retention, dry mouth, blurry vision, constipation, weight gain, photophobia, decreased memory, tachycardia
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What is a warning of citalopram (Celexa)?
BBW: Risk for suicide in children, adolescents, and young adults
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What is the drug class of haloperidol (Haldol)?
Typical Antipsychotic
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What is the action of olanzapine (Zyprexa)?
Antagonizes dopamine and serotonin type 2 in the CNS
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What is the typical dose range of olanzapine (Zyprexa)?
Schizophrenia: 5-10mg/day PO initially
but may increase 5mg/day qwk; 20- mg/day MAX. Bipolar I disorder: 10-15 mg/day PO initially but may increase by 5mg/day PRN; 20mg/day MAX |
What are adverse effects of citalopram (Celexa)?
may cause serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, suicidal ideation
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What is a special characteristic/contraindication of buspar (Buspirone)?
not addictive, but cannot be taken with grapefruit
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What is the drug class of olanzapine (Zyprexa), clorazapine (Clozaril), and risperidone (Risperidal)?
Atypical Antipsychotics (3 medications)
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What is the action of Clorazapine (Clozaril) and haloperidol (Haldol)?
blocks dopamine receptors (2 answers)
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What is the typical dose range of haloperidol (Haldol)?
Adult: PO 0.5 mg-5mg 2-3 times a day
IM 2mg -5 mg q 1-8 hr Children: PO (3 years-12 years) or ( 15-40 kg) 0.25- 0.5 mg 2-3 a times Max dose 0.15 mg/kg/day IM (6years-12 years) 1 -3 mg/dose q 4-8 hr |
What are adverse effects of haloperidol (Haldol)?
Seizures
Extrapyramidal symptoms: Tardive dyskinesia, dystonia, akathisia, parkinsonism Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: increased muscle rigidity, elevated temperature, altered level of consciousness |
What is a drug reaction of olanzapine (Zyprexa)?
May cause a condition called drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)
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What is the action of risperidone (Risperidal)?
rebalances dopamine and serotonin to improve thinking, mood, and behavior.
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What is the typical dose range of risperidone (Risperidal)?
Adult—2mg/dose PO as single daily dose initially
but may increase to 16mg/dose MAX. Maintenance does range from 2 to 8mg PO/day. Long acting IM injection – initial dose 25mg IM every 2 weeks but can increase to 50mg IM every 2 weeks, |
What are adverse effects of olanzapine (Zyprexa)?
may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome, hyperglycemia, stroke, angioedema
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What is important when taking Clorazapine (Clozaril)?
must have WBCs checked weekly
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