Question

Please write 1 paragraph for each of the following (total 3 paragraphs) and each paragraph shall be no more than 6 sentences.

*** Minus 1 point for extra long paragraphs or over 9 sentences.

Grading for participation in postings (Possible points: 5)

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1. Discuss ONE SPECIFIC antipsychotic or anxiolytic.

Give class; actions and uses; side effects; adverse reactions & toxicity; administration; any other pertinent information.

2. Discuss ONE SPECIFIC antidepressant or mood stabilizer.

Give class; actions and uses; side effects; adverse reactions & toxicity; administration; any other pertinent information.

3. Please discuss the following antibiotics. When part of a class, detail ONE SPECIFIC antibiotic.

Give class; actions and uses; side effects; adverse reactions & toxicity; administration; any other pertinent information.

Answer 1

Aripiprazole (Antipsychotics)

It is used to treat bipolar disorder , schizophrenia .It is atypical antipsychotics.It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.It should be taken through mouth with or without food usually once daily .It is important to continue taking this medicine even if feel well and don't stop without consulting doctor.Its side effects are Nausea, vomiting,blurred vision and weight gain.

Fluoxetine (Prozac)(Antidepressant):-

It belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.It is used for the treatment of obsessive compassive disorder,bulimia nervosa,panic disorder.It inhibits the serotonin transporter protein and weaken no epinephrine reuptske inhibitor.It comes as a capsule to take by mouth and usually taken once or twice in a day .Floxetine delayed released capsules are usually taken once a week.Side effects includes Insomnia,Headache,Dizziness,Tremors,Dry mouth etc.

Antibiotics :-

Their are 7 types of antibiotics ; Penicillins,Cephalosporins,Macrolides,Fluoroquinolones,Sulfonamides,Tetracyclines,Aminoglycosides.

Tetracyclines:- It is in a class of medication called tetracycline antibiotics.It works by preventing growth and spread of bacteria.It is protein synthesis inhibitor.It is used to used to treat infection including acne and not for viral infection.Side effects are Diarrhoea, Vaginal itching,swollen tongue ,nausea, vomiting etc.