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Treating patients with schizophrenia

Introduction and module overview

Key facts

Aetiology and symptoms

Diagnosis

Therapeutic management

Metabolic syndrome

Extrapyramidal symptoms

Cardiac safety, hormonal effects and constipation

Clozapine

Depots or long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics

Key side-effects of antipsychotics

Promoting recovery

How pharmacy can help

Learning scenario

Answers: Learning Scenario

Useful websites and references

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Key facts

  • Psychological interventions should be made in conjunction with antipsychotic medication as this is the most effective way of managing a first psychotic episode and subsequent acute episodes in schizophrenia
  • The choice of antipsychotic medication should be made by the patient and healthcare professional together, considering the views of the carer if appropriate
  • Pharmacy teams can contribute to both the mental and physical health of patients with schizophrenia.

Treating patients with schizophrenia

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