#6 Antipsychotics, Anti-epileptics, and Hypnotics Flashcards
BRAND NAME: olanzapine
Zyprexa
COMMON STRENGTHS: olanzapine
2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: olanzapine
- once daily
- max: 20mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: olanzapine
- bipolar disorder
- schizophrenia
- treatment-resistant depression (w/ fluoxetine)
COUNSELING TIPS: olanzapine
- drowsiness
- weight gain
- increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol
- movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms)
- decreased sex drive
BRAND NAME: quetiapine
Seroquel
COMMON STRENGTHS: quetiapine
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: quetiapine
- once daily
- max: 800mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: quetiapine
- bipolar disorder
- schizophrenia
- depression
COUNSELING TIPS: quetiapine
- drowsiness
- weight gain
- increased BP, tachycardia
- increased appetite
- dizziness
BRAND NAME: aripiprazole
Abilify
COMMON STRENGTHS: aripiprazole
2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: aripiprazole
- once daily
- max: 30mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: aripiprazole
- bipolar disorder
- schizophrenia
- treatment-resistant depression (adjunct)
- irritability associated with autistic disorder
COUNSELING TIPS: aripiprazole
- drowsiness or insomnia
- weight gain
- movement disorders
BRAND NAME: topiramate
Topamax
COMMON STRENGTHS: topiramate
15mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: topiramate
- twice daily
- max: 400mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: topiramate
- seizures
- migraine prevention
COUNSELING TIPS: topiramate
- dizziness/drowsiness
- numbness/tingling
- memory impairment
- weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea
BRAND NAME: pregabalin (C-V)
Lyrica
COMMON STRENGTHS: pregabalin (C-V)
50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: pregabalin (C-V)
- TID
- max: 600mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: pregabalin (C-V)
- neuropathic pain
- fibromyalgia
- seizure adjunct
COUNSELING TIPS: pregabalin (C-V)
- drowsiness/dizziness
- headache
- blurred vision
- weight gain
BRAND NAME: gabapentin
Neurontin
COMMON STRENGTHS: gabapentin
100mg, 300mg, 400mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: gabapentin
- TID
- max: 3600mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: gabapentin
- nerve pain from shingles
- seizure adjunct
- non-FDA use: nerve pain disorders
COUNSELING TIPS: gabapentin
- drowsiness/dizziness
- uncoordinated muscle movements
BRAND NAME: lamotrigine
Lamictal
COMMON STRENGTHS: lamotrigine
25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: lamotrigine
- TID
- max: 700mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: lamotrigine
- seizures
- bipolar disorder
COUNSELING TIPS: lamotrigine
- drowsiness/dizziness
- uncoordinated muscle movements
- headache
- blurred/double vision
BRAND NAME: divalproex sodium
Depakote, Depakote ER
COMMON STRENGTHS: divalproex sodium
- DR tabs: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg
- ER tabs: 250mg, 500mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: divalproex sodium
- DR: TID
- ER: daily
- max: 4200mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: divalproex sodium
- seizures
- bipolar disorder
- migraine prevention
COUNSELING TIPS: divalproex sodium
- drowsiness/dizziness
- tremor
- muscle weakness
- upset stomach - may take with food
BRAND NAME: zolpidem (C-IV)
Ambien, Ambien CR
COMMON STRENGTHS: zolpidem (C-IV)
- Ambien: 5mg, 10mg
- Ambien CR: 6.25mg, 12.5mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: zolpidem (C-IV)
at bedtime
INDICATIONS/USE: zolpidem (C-IV)
insomnia (short term treatment)
COUNSELING TIPS: zolpidem (C-IV)
- take within 20 mins of bedtime
- get >8 hours of rest - may cause next day drowsiness
- risk of abnormal sleep behaviors
BRAND NAME: temazepam (C-IV)
Restoril
COMMON STRENGTHS: temazepam (C-IV)
7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: temazepam (C-IV)
at bedtime
INDICATIONS/USE: temazepam (C-IV)
insomnia
COUNSELING TIPS: temazepam (C-IV)
- take drug right before you get into bed
- get >8 hours of rest - may cause next day drowsiness
- headache