Med List #6: Antipsychotic, Antiepileptic, & Hypnotics Flashcards
Generic for:
Zyprexa
olanzapine
Common Strengths:
olanzapine
2.5mg
5mg
7.5mg
10mg
15mg
20mg
Common Frequency:
olanzapine
once daily
Max: 20mg/day
Indications:
olanzapine
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
treatment-resistant depression
Counseling tips:
olanzapine
drowsiness
weight gain
increased blood sugar &/or cholesterol
movement disorders
decreased sex drive
Generic for:
Seroquel
quetiapine
Common Strengths:
quetiapine
25mg
50mg
100mg
150mg
200mg
Common Frequency:
quetiapine
once daily
Max: 800 mg/day
Indications:
quetiapine
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
depression
Counseling Tips:
quetiapine
drowsiness
weight gain
increased BP, tachycardia
increased appetite
dizziness
Generic for:
Abilify
aripiprazole
Common Strengths:
aripiprazole
2 mg
5mg
10mg
15mg
20mg
30mg
Common Frequency:
aripiprazole
once daily
Max: 30mg/day
Indications:
aripiprazole
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
treatment-resistant depression
irritability with autism
Counseling tips:
aripiprazole
drowsiness or insomnia
weight gain
movement disorders
Generic for:
Topamax
topiramate
Common strengths:
topiramate
15mg
25mg
50mg
100mg
200mg
Common Frequency:
topiramate
BID
max: 400mg/day
Indications:
topiramate
seizures
migraine prevention
Counseling tips:
topiramate
dizziness/drowsiness
numbness/tingling
memory impairment
weight loss (due to decreased appetite)