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
topiramate: Indications/Use
- Seizures
- Migraine prevention
topiramate: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Dizziness/Drowsiness
- Numbness/Tingling
- Memory impairment
- Weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea
pregabalin (C-V): Brand Name
Lyrica
pregabalin (C-V): Common Strengths
50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
pregabalin (C-V): Common Frequency
BID, TID
pregabalin (C-V): Indications/Use
- Neuropathic pain
- Anxiety
- Seizures
pregabalin (C-V): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain
gabapentin: Brand Name
Neurontin
gabapentin: Common Strengths
100mg, 300mg, 400mg, 600mg, 800mg
gabapentin: Common Frequency
BID, TID
gabapentin: Indications/Use
- Neuropathic pain
- Seizures
- Anxiety
gabapentin: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Uncoordinated muscle movements
lamotrigine: Brand Name
Lamictal
lamotrigine: Common Strengths
25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
lamotrigine: Common Frequency
QD, BID
lamotrigine: Indications/Use
- Seizures
- Bipolar Disorder
lamotrigine: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Skin rash (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome)
- Visual disturbances
divalproex sodium: Brand Name
Depakote, Depakote ER
divalproex sodium: Common Strengths
DR Tabs: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg
ER Tabs: 250mg, 500mg
divalproex sodium: Common Frequency
DR: TID
ER: QD
divalproex sodium: Indications/Use
- Seizures
- Bipolar Disorder
- Migraine prevention
divalproex sodium: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Tremor
- Muscle weakness
- Upset stomach - may take with food
zolpidem (C-IV): Brand Name
Ambien, Ambien CR
zolpidem (C-IV): Common Strengths
Ambien: 5mg, 10mg
Ambien CR: 6.25mg, 12.5mg
zolpidem (C-IV): Common Frequency
At bedtime
zolpidem (C-IV): Indications/Use
Insomnia (short term treatment)
zolpidem (C-IV): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Take within 20 min of bedtime
- Get >8 hours of rest - May cause next day drowsiness
- Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors
temazepam (C-IV): Brand Name
Restoril
temazepam (C-IV): Common Strengths
7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg
temazepam (C-IV): Common Frequency
At bedtime
temazepam (C-IV): Indications/Use
Insomnia
temazepam (C-IV): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Take drug right before you get into bed
- Get >8 hours of rest - May cause next day drowsiness
- Headache