Medication List #6 Flashcards
Olanzapine brand name
Zyprexa
Olanzapine strengths
2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
Olanzapine frequency
once daily
Olanzapine max dose
20mg/day
Olanzapine use
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, treatment resistant depression (with fluoxetine)
Olanzapine counseling tips
Drowsiness, weight gain, increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol, movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms), decreased sex drive
Quetiapine brand name
Seroquel
Quetiapine strengths
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
Quetiapine frequency
once daily
Quetiapine max dose
800mg/day
Quetiapine use
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression
Quetiapine counseling tips
Drowsiness, weight gain, increased BP, tachycardia, increased appetite, dizziness
Aripiprazole brand name
Abilify
Aripiprazole strengths
2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg
Aripiprazole frequency
once daily
Aripiprazole max dose
30mg/day
Aripiprazole use
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression (adjunct), irritability associated with autistic disorder
Aripiprazole counseling tips
Drowsiness or insomnia, weight gain, movement disorders
Topiramate brand name
Topamax
Topiramate strengths
15mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
Topiramate frequency
twice daily
Topiramate max dose
400mg/day
Topiramate use
Seizures, migraine prevention
Topiramate counseling tips
Dizziness/drowsiness, numbness/tingling, memory impairment, weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea