Med List #6: Antipsychotic, Antiepileptic, and Hypnotic Medications Flashcards
Antipsychotics
olanzapine, quetiapine, aripiprazole
Anticonvulsants
topiramate, pregabalin (C-V), gabapentin, lamotrigine, divalproex sodium
Hypnotics
zolpidem (C-IV), temazepam (C-IV)
olanzapine: Brand Name
Zyprexa
olanzapine: Common Strengths
2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
olanzapine: Common Frequency
QD
olanzapine: Indications/Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Treatment-resistant depression (w/ fluoxetine)
olanzapine: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol
- Movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms)
- Decreased sex drive
quetiapine: Brand Name
Seroquel
quetiapine: Common Strengths
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
quetiapine: Common Frequency
QD
quetiapine: Indications/Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Depression
quetiapine: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Increased blood pressure, tachycardia
- Increased appetite
- Dizziness
aripiprazole: Brand Name
Abilify
aripiprazole: Common Strengths
2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg
aripiprazole: Common Frequency
QD
aripiprazole: Indications/Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Treatment-resistant depression (adjunct)
- Irritability associated with autistic disorder
aripiprazole: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Drowsiness or Insomnia
- Weight gain
- Movement disorders
topiramate: Brand Name
Topamax
topiramate: Common Strengths
15mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
topiramate: Common Frequency
BID