ABOUT COURSE
This course offers a deep dive into Pimozide, a typical antipsychotic medication used primarily for the treatment of Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders.
The curriculum covers essential topics for prescribers including:
- Indications
- Dosage and Administration
- Mechanism of Action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Warnings
- Drug Interactions
- Contraindications
- Augmentation Strategies
- Recommended Lab Tests
- Therapeutic Levels
- Overdose Management
- Tapering/Withdrawal
- Use in Special Populations-
- Pregnancy,
- Lactation,
- Renal Impairment,
- Hepatic Impairment,
- Cardiac Impairment,
- Elderly,
- Children and Adolescents.
- Important pearls based on years of practice.
- This course aims to enrich the clinical skills of psychiatric nurse practitioners and other prescribers by providing the knowledge to prescribe and manage Pimozide therapy effectively and safely.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Brand Names & Generic:
- Learn about brand names under which Pimozide is marketed.
- Learn about different generic names under which Pimozide is available in the market.
Indications:
- Learn the FDA-approved uses and potential off-label applications of Pimozide.
- Know the dosages of all potential off-label uses.
Dosage and Administration:
- Understand different medication forms and their administration.
- Implement appropriate dosage and administration guidelines for Pimozide in various clinical scenarios.
- Learn how to dose Pimozide correctly and identify usual dosage ranges.
Pharmacological Effects:
- Explore the mechanisms of Pimozide.
- Understand how Pimozide works in the brain to treat psychosis and other conditions.
- Discuss the impact of Pimozide on neurotransmitter levels and brain chemistry.
Pharmacokinetics:
- Absorption: Understand how Pimozide is absorbed in the body.
- Distribution: Learn about the distribution of Pimozide in the body.
- Metabolism: Discuss the metabolism of Pimozide.
- Elimination: Understand how Pimozide is eliminated from the body.
- Half–life: Know the half-life of Pimozide and its clinical significance.
Drug Interactions:
- Identify common drug interactions with Pimozide and strategies for managing them.
- Understand the mechanisms through which these interactions occur.
- Know which medications should be avoided with Pimozide due to drug interactions.
Common Side Effects:
- Learn about the most common side effects of Pimozide.
- Understand potential life-threatening side effects and how to manage them.
- Educate patients on what to expect and how to manage side effects.
Contraindications:
- Learn the conditions under which Pimozide should not be used.
- Understand the reasons why these conditions are contraindicated.
Best Augmenting Combos for Partial Response:
- Learn about the best augmenting combinations for patients with partial response to Pimozide.
- Discover effective strategies for augmenting Pimozide therapy.
- Evaluate the efficacy and safety of common augmentation strategies.
Recommended Lab Tests:
- Learn about recommended lab tests for safe and effective monitoring.
- Identify necessary lab tests to monitor patients on Pimozide.
- Interpret lab results to guide treatment adjustments.
Therapeutic Monitoring:
- Apply strategies for therapeutic monitoring to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Know about the therapeutic blood levels for Pimozide.
Overdose:
- Understand the signs and symptoms of Pimozide overdose.
- Recognize early warning signs of overdose and effective management strategies.
Tapering/Withdrawal:
- Apply best practices for tapering and withdrawal of Pimozide to minimize withdrawal symptoms.
- Follow the best protocols based on decades of clinical practice to safely taper Pimozide.
- Educate patients on the process and expected symptoms of tapering.
Usage with Special Populations:
- Gain insights into the unique considerations for prescribing Pimozide to special populations such as pregnancy, lactation, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, cardiac impairment, elderly, and children.
- Tailor Pimozide dosage for special populations considering their unique needs.
- Understand the risks and benefits of Pimozide use in these populations.
Important Pearls:
- Learn about essential clinical pearls to enhance practice and ensure patient safety.
- Understand the most important facts about Pimozide based on decades of clinical practice.
- Apply practical tips and experiences from clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
