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#6 Antipsychotics, Neurologics, and Hypnotics Flashcards

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Risperdal dosage

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1 2mg tablet daily

MAX 16mg/day

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Risperdal generic

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risperidone

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Risperdal indications

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Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Irritability in autism

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Risperdal counseling tips

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

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Abilify generic

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aripiprazole

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Abilify dosage

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1 10mg tablet daily

MAX 30mg/day

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Abilify indications

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Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Associated psychomotor agitation
Depression (adjunct)

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Abilify counseling tips

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Agitation/anxiety 
Insomnia
Headache
Stomach upset
Weight gain
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Zyprexa generic

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olanzapine

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Zyprexa dosage

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1 10mg tablet daily

MAX 20mg/day

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Zyprexa indications

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Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Treatment-resistant depression (adjunct)

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Zyprexa counseling tips

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

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Topamax generic

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topiramate

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Topamax dosage

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1 25mg tablet twice a day

MAX 400mg/day

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Topamax indications

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Seizures

Migraine prevention

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Topamax counseling tips

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Dizziness/drowsiness
Numbness/tingling
Memory impairment
Weight loss

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Lyrica generic

A

pregabalin

C5

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Lyrica dosage

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1 50mg capsule 3 times a day

MAX 600mg/day

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Lyrica indications

A

Nerve pain disorders (from shingles)

Fibromyalgia

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Lyrica counseling tips

A

Drowsiness/dizziness
Headache
Blurred vision
Weight gain

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Neurontin generic

A

gabapentin

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Neurontin dosage

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1 300mg capsule 3 times a day

MAX 3600mg/day

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Neurontin indications

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

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Neurontin counseling tips

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Drowsiness/dizziness

Uncoordinated muscle movements

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Lamictal generic

A

lamotrigine

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Lamictal dosage

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1 100mg tablet twice a day

MAX 700mg/day

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Lamictal indications

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Seizures

Bipolar disorder

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Lamictal counseling tips

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

A

divalproex sodium

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Depakote dosage

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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
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Depakote indications

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Seizures
Bipolar disorder
Migraine prevention

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Depakote counseling tips

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Drowsiness/dizziness
Tremor
Muscle weakness
Upset stomach

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Ambien generic

A

zolpidem

C4

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Ambien dosage

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1 10mg tablet at bedtime

MAX 10mg/day

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Ambien indications

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Insomnia (short term treatment)

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Ambien counseling tips

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

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Lunesta generic

A

eszopiclone

C4

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Lunesta dosage

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1 2mg tablet at bedtime

MAX 3mg/day

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Lunesta indications

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Insomnia

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Lunesta counseling tips

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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
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Additional counseling tips

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

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