Medication List #6 Flashcards

1
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Olanzapine brand name

A

Zyprexa

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Olanzapine strengths

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2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg

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3
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Olanzapine frequency

A

once daily

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4
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Olanzapine max dose

A

20mg/day

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5
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Olanzapine use

A

Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, treatment resistant depression (with fluoxetine)

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6
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Olanzapine counseling tips

A

Drowsiness, weight gain, increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol, movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms), decreased sex drive

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7
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Quetiapine brand name

A

Seroquel

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8
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Quetiapine strengths

A

25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

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9
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Quetiapine frequency

A

once daily

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10
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Quetiapine max dose

A

800mg/day

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11
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Quetiapine use

A

Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression

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12
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Quetiapine counseling tips

A

Drowsiness, weight gain, increased BP, tachycardia, increased appetite, dizziness

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13
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Aripiprazole brand name

A

Abilify

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14
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Aripiprazole strengths

A

2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg

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15
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Aripiprazole frequency

A

once daily

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16
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Aripiprazole max dose

A

30mg/day

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17
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Aripiprazole use

A

Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression (adjunct), irritability associated with autistic disorder

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18
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Aripiprazole counseling tips

A

Drowsiness or insomnia, weight gain, movement disorders

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19
Q

Topiramate brand name

A

Topamax

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20
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Topiramate strengths

A

15mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg

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21
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Topiramate frequency

A

twice daily

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22
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Topiramate max dose

A

400mg/day

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23
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Topiramate use

A

Seizures, migraine prevention

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24
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Topiramate counseling tips

A

Dizziness/drowsiness, numbness/tingling, memory impairment, weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea

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25
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Pregabalin (C-V) brand name

A

Lyrica

26
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Pregabalin (C-V) strengths

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50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

27
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Pregabalin (C-V) frequency

A

TID

28
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Pregabalin (C-V) max dose

A

600mg/day

29
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Pregabalin (C-V) use

A

Neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, seizure adjunct

30
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Pregabalin (C-V) counseling tips

A

Drowsiness/dizziness, headache, blurred vision, weight gain

31
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Gabapentin brand name

A

Neurontin

32
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Gabapentin strengths

A

100mg, 300mg, 400mg

33
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Gabapentin frequency

A

TID

34
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Gabapentin max dose

A

3600mg/day

35
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Gabapentin use

A

Nerve pain from shingles, seizure adjunct

36
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Gabapentin non-FDA use

A

Nerve pain disorders

37
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Gabapentin counseling tips

A

Drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements

38
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Lamotrigine brand name

A

Lamictal

39
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Lamotrigine strengths

A

25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

40
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Lamotrigine frequency

A

TID

41
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Lamotrigine max dose

A

700mg/day

42
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Lamotrigine use

A

seizures, bipolar disorder

43
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Lamotrigine counseling tips

A

Drowsiness, dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements, headache, blurred/double vision

44
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Divalproex sodium brand name

A

Depakote, Depakote ER

45
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Divalproex sodium DR tabs strengths

A

125mg, 250mg, 500mg

46
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Divalproex sodium ER tabs strengths

A

250mg, 500mg

47
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Divalproex sodium frequency

A

DR: TID
ER: Daily

48
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Divalproex sodium max dose

A

4200mg/day

49
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Divalproex sodium use

A

Seizures, bipolar disorder, migraine prevention

50
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Divalproex sodium counseling tips

A

Drowsiness/dizziness, tremor, muscle weakness, upset stomach - may take with food

51
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Zolpidem (C-IV) brand name

A

Ambien, Ambien CR

52
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Zolpidem (C-IV) strengths

A

Ambien: 5mg, 10mg
Ambien CR: 6.25mg, 12.5mg

53
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Zolpidem (C-IV) frequency

A

at bedtime

54
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Zolpidem (C-IV) use

A

insomnia (short term treatment)

55
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Zolpidem (C-IV) counseling tips

A

Take within 20 minutes of bedtime, get >8 hours of rest - may cause next day drowsiness, risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

56
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Temazepam (C-IV) brand name

A

Restoril

57
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Temazepam (C-IV) strengths

A

7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg

58
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Temazepam (C-IV) frequency

A

at bedtime

59
Q

Temazepam (C-IV) use

A

insomnia

60
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Temazepam (C-IV) counseling tips

A

Take drug right before you get into bed, get > 8 hours of rest - may cause day drowsiness, headache

61
Q

Additional counseling tips for all drugs on antipsychotics, antiepileptics, and hypnotic medications

A

Avoid alcohol - intensifies drowsiness, dizziness, and stomach upset
Do not adjust doses or discontinue - doses are individualized

62
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Divalproex, lamotrigine, topiramate may….?

A

Decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives or increase chance of seizures. Dosage adjustment may be needed