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First Generation Anti-Psychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
Typical/Conventional Anti-Psychotics - Examples: Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine

ACh M1 antagonist - Block
restlessness #AntiPsychotics ... #FirstGeneration ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Benzodiazepines: Mechanism of Action and Side Effects
 • Decr spinal cord activity -> Muscle relaxant
Benzodiazepines: ... Depression #Benzodiazepines ... #Psychiatry #Pharmacology
Third Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) Example: Aripiprazole
Dopamine D2 Receptor Partial Agonist
 • Binds
Third Generation Antipsychotics ... Antidepressant Effects #AntiPsychotics ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Second Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) - Examples: Clozapine, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Zotepine, Paliperidone,
Second Generation Antipsychotics ... Mechanism unknown #AntiPsychotics ... #SideEffects #pharmacology
Buproprion (Wellbutrin): Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Adverse Effects: Headache, Dry Mouth, Weight loss, Insomnia, Constipation,
Alcohol Withdrawal, Benzodiazepine ... #SideEffects #Pharmacology
Benzodiazepine (BZD) withdrawal: clinical findings and complications

 • Activation of ACC and OFC -> Feelings of
Benzodiazepine ( ... sudden death #Benzodiazepine ... BZD #withdrawal #pharmacology