#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