PSYC 1200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Tardive Dyskinesia, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Atypical Antipsychotic
8 May 2017
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Psychopharmacotherapy is the treatment of mental disorders with medication . 4 main categories: : antianxiety drugs, antipsychotic drugs, antidepressant drugs, mood-stabilizing drugs. Antianxiety drugs relieve tension, apprehension, and nervousness . These drugs in the benzodiazepine family are called tranquilizers . Measured in hours so their impact is relatively short lived . Prescribed for anxiety disorders and people who suffer from chronic nervous tension . Also withdrawal treatment when drugs are stopped . Also given to people with severe mood disorders who become delusional . Antipsychotic drugs are used to gradually reduce psychotic symptoms, including hyperactivity, mental confusion, hallucinations, and delusions . Decrease activity at dopamine synapses, although the exact relationship between their neuro-chemical effects and their clinical effect remain unknown . Unpleasant side effects: drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth are common . Produce effects that resemble the symptoms of parkinson"s disease . May cause more severe and lasting problem called tardive dyskinesia .
