#6 Antipsychotics, Neurologics, and Hypnotics Flashcards by Heidi Anderson

Risperdal dosage

1 2mg tablet daily

MAX 16mg/day

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Risperdal generic

risperidone

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Risperdal indications

Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Irritability in autism

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Risperdal counseling tips

Drowsiness
Muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms
Stomach upset
Weight gain

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Abilify generic

aripiprazole

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Abilify dosage

1 10mg tablet daily

MAX 30mg/day

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Abilify indications

Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Associated psychomotor agitation
Depression (adjunct)

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Abilify counseling tips

Agitation/anxiety 
Insomnia
Headache
Stomach upset
Weight gain

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Zyprexa generic

olanzapine

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Zyprexa dosage

1 10mg tablet daily

MAX 20mg/day

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Zyprexa indications

Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Treatment-resistant depression (adjunct)

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Zyprexa counseling tips

Drowsiness/dizziness
Dry mouth
Increase lipids and/or blood sugar
Weight gain

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Topamax generic

topiramate

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Topamax dosage

1 25mg tablet twice a day

MAX 400mg/day

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Topamax indications

Seizures

Migraine prevention

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Topamax counseling tips

Dizziness/drowsiness
Numbness/tingling
Memory impairment
Weight loss

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Lyrica generic

pregabalin

Lyrica dosage

1 50mg capsule 3 times a day

MAX 600mg/day

Lyrica indications

Nerve pain disorders (from shingles)

Fibromyalgia

Lyrica counseling tips

Drowsiness/dizziness
Headache
Blurred vision
Weight gain

Neurontin generic

gabapentin

Neurontin dosage

1 300mg capsule 3 times a day

MAX 3600mg/day

Neurontin indications

Nerve pain from shingles
Seizure adjunct
Nerve pain disorders (non-FDA)

Neurontin counseling tips

Drowsiness/dizziness

Uncoordinated muscle movements

Lamictal generic

lamotrigine

Lamictal dosage

1 100mg tablet twice a day | MAX 700mg/day

Lamictal indications

Seizures | Bipolar disorder

Lamictal counseling tips

``` Drowsiness/dizziness Uncoordinated muscle movements Headache Blurred/double vision Taper dose ```

Depakote generic

divalproex sodium

Depakote dosage

``` 125, 250, 500mg delayed release tabs 250, 500mg extended release tabs DR 1 tab 3 times a day ER 1 tab daily MAX 4200mg/day ```

Depakote indications

Seizures Bipolar disorder Migraine prevention

Depakote counseling tips

Drowsiness/dizziness Tremor Muscle weakness Upset stomach

Ambien generic

zolpidem | C4

Ambien dosage

1 10mg tablet at bedtime | MAX 10mg/day

Ambien indications

Insomnia (short term treatment)

Ambien counseling tips

Take within 20 minutes of bedtime Get >8hrs of rest - may cause next day drowsiness Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

Lunesta generic

eszopiclone | C4

Lunesta dosage

1 2mg tablet at bedtime | MAX 3mg/day

Lunesta indications

Insomnia

Lunesta counseling tips

``` Temporary metallic taste in mouth Headache Take within 20 min of bedtime Get >8hrs of rest - may cause next day drowsiness Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors ```

Additional counseling tips

Avoid alcohol - intensifies side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, stomach upset Do not adjust doses or discontinue without consulting healthcare provider - doses individualized by physician