List 6-Antipsychotics, Antiepileptics, Hypnotics Flashcards
Brand for: olanzapine
zyprexa
Strengths: olanzapine
2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
Frequency: olanzapine
once daily
max: 20mg/day
Use: olanzapine
bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression (with fluoxetine)
Counseling: olanzapine
drowsiness, weight gain, increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol, movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms), decreased sex drive
Brand for: quetiapine
seroquel
Strengths: quetiapine
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
Frequency: quetiapine
once daily
max: 800mg/day
Use: quetiapine
bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression
Counseling: quetiapine
drowsiness, weight gain, increased BP/tachycardia, increased appetite, dizziness
Brand for: aripiprazole
abilify
Strengths: aripiprazole
2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg
Frequency: aripiprazole
once daily
max: 30mg/day
Use: aripiprazole
bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression (adjunct), irritability associated with autistic disorder
Counseling: aripiprazole
drowsiness or insomnia, weight gain, movement disorders
Brand for: topiramate
topamax
Strengths: topiramate
15mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
Frequency: topiramate
twice daily
max: 400mg/day
Use: topiramate
seizures, migraine prevention
Counseling: topiramate
dizziness/drowsiness, numbness/tingling, memory impairment, weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea
Brand for: pregabalin (C-V)
lyrica
Strengths: pregabalin (C-V)
50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
Frequency: pregabalin (C-V)
three times daily
max: 600mg/day
Use: pregabalin (C-V)
neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, seizure adjunct
Counseling: pregabalin (C-V)
drowsiness/dizziness, headache, blurred vision, weight gain
Brand for: gabapentin
neurontin
Strengths: gabapentin
100mg, 300mg, 400mg
Frequency: gabapentin
three times daily
max: 3600mg/day
Use: gabapentin
nerve pain from shingles, seizure adjunct, non-FDA: nerve pain disorders
Counseling: gabapentin
drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements
Brand for: lamotrigine
lamictal
Strengths: lamotrigine
25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
Frequency: lamotrigine
three times daily
max: 700mg/day
Use: lamotrigine
seizures, bipolar disorder
Counseling: lamotrigine
drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements, headache, blurred/double vision
Brand for: divalproex sodium
depakote, depakote ER
Strengths: divalproex sodium
DR: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg
ER: 250mg, 500mg
Frequency: divalproex sodium
DR: three times daily
ER: daily
max: 4200mg/day
Use: divalproex sodium
seizures, bipolar disorder, migraine prevention
Counseling: divalproex sodium
drowsiness/dizziness, tremor, muscle weakness, upset stomach-may take with food
Brand for: zolpidem (C-IV)
ambien, ambien CR
Strengths: zolpidem (C-IV)
ambien: 5mg, 10mg
ambien CR: 6.25mg, 12.5mg
Frequency: zolpidem (C-IV)
at bedtime
Use: zolpidem (C-IV)
insomnia (short term treatment)
Counseling: zolpidem (C-IV)
take within 20 minutes of bedtime, get > 8 hours of rest-may cause next day drowsiness, risk of abnormal sleep behaviors
Brand for: temazepam (C-IV)
restoril
Strengths: temazepam (C-IV)
7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg
Frequency: temazepam (C-IV)
at bedtime
Use: temazepam (C-IV)
insomnia
Counseling: temazepam (C-IV)
take drug right before you get into bed, get > 8 hours of rest-may cause next day drowsiness, headache