Antipsychotic Drugs

Mind Map: Antipsychotic Drugs

Central Idea: Antipsychotic Drugs

Main Branches:

• Types of Antipsychotic Drugs

  • Typical Antipsychotics

    • Chlorpromazine

    • Haloperidol

  • Atypical Antipsychotics

    • Risperidone

    • Olanzapine

• Mechanism of Action

  • Dopamine Receptor Blockade

  • Serotonin Receptor Blockade

• Indications

  • Schizophrenia

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Major Depressive Disorder

• Side Effects

  • Extrapyramidal Symptoms

  • Metabolic Effects

  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

• Monitoring

  • Regular Psychiatric Assessments

  • Blood Tests for Metabolic Parameters

• Contraindications

  • Parkinson's Disease

  • Dementia

• Drug Interactions

  • SSRIs

  • Benzodiazepines

• Special Populations

  • Pregnancy

  • Pediatrics

• Withdrawal Effects

  • Rebound Psychosis

  • Withdrawal Dyskinesia