Antipsychotic drugs antipsychotics

The tricyclic antidepressants (as well as, incidentally the antipsychotic drugs) are characterized by a three carbon chain between the ring system and the basic nitrogen. Incorporation of one of those carbon atoms into an additional fused ring is apparently consistent with activity. Preparation of this compound involves first homologation of the side chain. Thus the carboxylic acid 147 is first converted... 

Typical antipsychotic drugs Neuroleptic dtugs conventional antipsychotic diugs older antipsychotic diugs ... 

In summary, antipsychotic drugs have a significant impact on the acute resolution and the maintenance of remission of symptoms of schizophrenia, enabling focus on rehabilitation efforts directed at residual cognitive, social, and occupational disabilities. The... 

Meltzer HY (1999) The role of serotonin in antipsychotic drug action. Neuropsychopharmacology 21 106S—115S... 

Grace AA, Bunney BS, Moore H, Todd CL (1997) Dopamine-cell depolarization block as a model for the therapeutic actions of antipsychotic drugs. TINS 20 31-37... 

Antipsychotic Drugs Dopamine System Synaptic Transmission... 

The antianxiety dragp are discussed in this chapter. Antidepressant dragp and antipsychotic drugs are discussed in Chapters 31 and 32, respectively. 

List the uses, general drug actions, general adverse reactions, contraindications, precautions, and interactions associated with the administration of the antipsychotic drugs. 

Discuss important preadministration and ongoing assessment activities the nurse should perform on the patient taking an antipsychotic drug. 

Discuss ways to promote an optimal response to therapy, how to manage common adverse reactions, and important points to keep in mind when educating patients about the use of the antipsychotic drugs. 

Although lithium is not a true antipsychotic drug, it is considered with the antipsychotics because of its use in regulating the severe fluctuations of the manic phase of bipolar disorder (a psychiatric disorder characterized by severe mood swings of extreme hyperactivity to depression). During the manic phase, the person experiences altered thought processes, which can lead to bizarre delusions. The drug diminishes the frequency and intensity of hyperactive (manic) episodes. 

SUMMARY DRUG TABLE ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS (Continued)... 

Behavioral changes may also occur with the use of the antipsychotic drugs. These changes include an increase in the intensity of the psychotic symptoms, lethargy, hyperactivity, paranoid reactions, agitation, and confusion. A... 

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