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Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) Cost
Compared to the other antipsychotics, this agent has the highest risk
of CNS depression.
Potential ADRs:
• Anticholinergic effects, blood dyscrasias, extrapyramidal symptoms,
hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperprolactinemia, hypothyroidism,
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, orthostatic hypotension (falls), QTc
prolongation, weight gain.
Oral:
IR: $
ER: $$
Compared to the other antipsychotics, this agent has the highest risk
of extrapyramidal symptoms and hyperprolactinemia.
Potential ADRs:
• Altered cardiac conduction, anticholinergic effects, blood dyscrasias,
CNS depression, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, neuroleptic malignant
syndrome, orthostatic hypotension (falls), weight gain.
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Compared to the other antipsychotics, this agent has the highest risk
of QTc prolongation.
Potential ADRs:
• Blood dyscrasias, dermatologic reactions (DRESS), dyslipidemia,
extrapyramidal symptoms, hyperglycemia, hyperprolactinemia,
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, orthostatic hypotension (falls),
weight gain.
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