Antipsychotics

Question 1

How do antipsychotics act?

Answer 1

They are Dopamine D2 receptor antagonists.

Question 2

Give some examples of extra-pyramidal side effects.

Answer 2

1. Parsonkinism
2. Teuca tondysia (torticollis, oculogyric crisis)
3. Akathisia (severe restlessness)
4. divetar kinesiadys

Question 3

What are elderly people at increased risk of if using antipsychotics?

Answer 3

1. Stroke
2. VTE

Question 4

What are some side effects of antipsychotics?

Answer 4

1. wtghei gnai
2. Rsiade lacproint: gatalcohear
3. Nurlepeoict maglintan dysromen.(pyrexia and muscle stiffness)
4. Prolonged QT interval (particularly Haloperidol)
5. Reduced szierue threshold.

Question 5

What 2 antipsychotics are classically known for premature ejaculation?

Answer 5

Risperidone

Haloperidol

Question 6

Why can antipsychoatics often cause sexual dysfunction?

Answer 6

High prolactin, which causes reduced libido.

Some antipsychotics are alpha1- adrenoreceptor antagonists which can cause ejactulatory failure and erectile dysfunction.

Question 7

If someone has sexual dysfunction with antipsychotics, what can you do?

Answer 7

Treatment options are lowering the dose or changing to a different antipsychotic.