Medication List #6 (Antipsychotic, Antiepileptic, and Hypnotic) Flashcards
olanzapine brand name
Zyprexa
olanzapine common strengths
2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg
olanzapine common frequency
QD
olanzapine maximum dose
20 mg per day
olanzapine indications/uses
-bipolar disorder
-schizophrenia
-treatment-resistant depression (with 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
25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg
quetiapine common frequency
QD
quetiapine maximum dose
800 mg per day
quetiapine indications/uses
-bipolar disorder
-schizophrenia
-depression
quetiapine counseling tips and important info
-drowsiness
-weight gain
-increased blood pressure and tachycardia
-increased appetite
-dizziness
aripiprazole brand name
Abilify
aripiprazole common strengths
2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg
aripiprazole common frequency
QD
aripiprazole maximum dose
30 mg per day
aripiprazole indications/uses
-bipolar disorder
-schizophrenia
-treatment-resistant depression (adjunct therapy)
-irritability associated with autistic disorder
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-drowsiness or insomnia
-weight gain
-movement disorders
topiramate brand name
Topamax
topiramate common strengths
15 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg
topiramate common frequency
BID
topiramate maximum dose
400 mg per day
topiramate indications/uses
-seizures
-migraine prevention
topiramate counseling tips and important info
-dizziness/drowsiness
-numbness/tingling
-memory impairment
-weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea
pregabalin brand name
Lyrica
pregabalin common strengths
50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg
pregabalin common frequency
TID
pregabalin maximum dose
600 mg per day
pregabalin indications/uses
-neuropathic pain
-fibromyalgia
-seizure adjunct therapy