Medication List 6: Antipsychotics, Anti-epileptics, Hypnotics Flashcards
olanzapine: brands
Zyprexa
olanzapine: common strengths
2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
olanzapine: common frequency
QD
max: 20mg/day
olanzapine: indications/use
-Bipolar Disorder
-Schizophrenia
-Treatment-resistant depression (with fluoxetine)
olanzapine: counseling tips/important info
-Drowsiness
-Weight gain
-Increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol
-Movement disorders (Muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms)
-Decreased sex drive
quetiapine: brands
Seroquel
quetiapine: common strengths
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
quetiapine: common frequency
QD
max: 800mg/day
quetiapine: indications/use
-Bipolar Disorder
-Schizophrenia
-Depression
quetiapine: counseling tips/important info
-Drowsiness
-Weight gain
-Increased BP, tachycardia
-Increased appetite
-Dizziness
aripiprazole: brands
Abilify
aripiprazole: common strengths
2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg
aripiprazole: common frequency
QD
max: 30mg/day
aripiprazole: indications/use
-Bipolar Disorder
-Schizophrenia
-Treatment-resistant depression (adjunct)
-Irritability associated with autistic disorder
aripiprazole: counseling tips/important info
-Drowsiness or Insomnia
-Weight gain
-Movement disorders
topiramate: brands
Topamax
topiramate: common strengths
15mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
topiramate: common frequency
BID
max: 400mg/day
topiramate: indications/use
-seizures
-migraine prevention
topiramate: counseling tips/important info
-Dizziness/Drowsiness
-Numbness/Tingling
-Memory impairment
-Weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea
pregabalin (C-V): brands
Lyrica
pregabalin (C-V): common strengths
50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
pregabalin (C-V): common frequency
TID
max: 600mg/day
pregabalin (C-V): indications/use
-Neuropathic pain
-Fibromyalgia
-Seizure adjunct
pregabalin (C-V): counseling tips/important info
-Drowsiness/Dizziness
-Headache
-Blurred vision
-Weight gain
gabapentin: brands
Neurontin
gabapentin: common strengths
100mg, 300mg, 400mg
gabapentin: common frequency
TID
max: 3600mg/day
gabapentin: indications/use
-Nerve pain from shingles
-Seizure adjunct
-Non-FDA use: nerve pain disorders
gabapentin: counseling tips/important info
-drowsiness/dizziness
-uncoordinated muscle movements
lamotrigine: brands
Lamictal
lamotrigine: common strengths
25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
lamotrigine: common frequency
TID
max: 700mg/day
lamotrigine: indications/use
-seizures
-bipolar disorder
lamotrigine: counseling tips/important info
-drowsiness/dizziness
-uncoordinated muscle movements
-headache
-double/blurred vision
divalproex sodium: brands
Depakote, Depakote ER
divalproex sodium: common strengths
DR: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg
ER: 250mg, 500mg
divalproex sodium: common frequency
DR: TID
ER: QD
max: 4200mg/day
divalproex sodium: indications/use
-seizures
-bipolar disorder
-migraine prevention
divalproex sodium: counseling tips/important info
-Drowsiness/Dizziness
-Tremor
-Muscle weakness
-Upset stomach - may take with food
zolpidem (C-IV): brands
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/important info
-Take within 20 minutes of bedtime
-Get > 8 hours of rest – May cause next day drowsiness
-Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors
temazepam (C-IV): brands
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/important info
-Take drug right before you get into bed
-Get > 8 hours of rest - May cause next day drowsiness
-Headache