Medication List 6: Antipsychotics, Anti-epileptics, Hypnotics

Question 1

olanzapine: brands

Answer 1

Zyprexa

Question 2

olanzapine: common strengths

Answer 2

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

Question 3

olanzapine: common frequency

Answer 3

QD
max: 20mg/day

Question 4

olanzapine: indications/use

Answer 4

-Bipolar Disorder
-Schizophrenia
-Treatment-resistant depression (with fluoxetine)

Question 5

olanzapine: counseling tips/important info

Answer 5

-Drowsiness
-Weight gain
-Increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol
-Movement disorders (Muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms)
-Decreased sex drive

Question 6

quetiapine: brands

Answer 6

Seroquel

Question 7

quetiapine: common strengths

Answer 7

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

Question 8

quetiapine: common frequency

Answer 8

QD
max: 800mg/day

Question 9

quetiapine: indications/use

Answer 9

-Bipolar Disorder
-Schizophrenia
-Depression

Question 10

quetiapine: counseling tips/important info

Answer 10

-Drowsiness
-Weight gain
-Increased BP, tachycardia
-Increased appetite
-Dizziness

Question 11

aripiprazole: brands

Answer 11

Abilify

Question 12

aripiprazole: common strengths

Answer 12

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

Question 13

aripiprazole: common frequency

Answer 13

QD
max: 30mg/day

Question 14

aripiprazole: indications/use

Answer 14

-Bipolar Disorder
-Schizophrenia
-Treatment-resistant depression (adjunct)
-Irritability associated with autistic disorder

Question 15

aripiprazole: counseling tips/important info

Answer 15

-Drowsiness or Insomnia
-Weight gain
-Movement disorders

Question 16

topiramate: brands

Answer 16

Topamax

Question 17

topiramate: common strengths

Answer 17

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

Question 18

topiramate: common frequency

Answer 18

BID
max: 400mg/day

Question 19

topiramate: indications/use

Answer 19

-seizures
-migraine prevention

Question 20

topiramate: counseling tips/important info

Answer 20

-Dizziness/Drowsiness
-Numbness/Tingling
-Memory impairment
-Weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea

Question 21

pregabalin (C-V): brands

Answer 21

Lyrica

Question 22

pregabalin (C-V): common strengths

Answer 22

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

Question 23

pregabalin (C-V): common frequency

Answer 23

TID
max: 600mg/day

Question 24

pregabalin (C-V): indications/use

Answer 24

-Neuropathic pain
-Fibromyalgia
-Seizure adjunct

Question 25

pregabalin (C-V): counseling tips/important info

Answer 25

-Drowsiness/Dizziness -Headache -Blurred vision -Weight gain

Question 26

gabapentin: brands

Answer 26

Neurontin

Question 27

gabapentin: common strengths

Answer 27

100mg, 300mg, 400mg

Question 28

gabapentin: common frequency

Answer 28

TID max: 3600mg/day

Question 29

gabapentin: indications/use

Answer 29

-Nerve pain from shingles -Seizure adjunct -Non-FDA use: nerve pain disorders

Question 30

gabapentin: counseling tips/important info

Answer 30

-drowsiness/dizziness -uncoordinated muscle movements

Question 31

lamotrigine: brands

Answer 31

Lamictal

Question 32

lamotrigine: common strengths

Answer 32

25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

Question 33

lamotrigine: common frequency

Answer 33

TID max: 700mg/day

Question 34

lamotrigine: indications/use

Answer 34

-seizures -bipolar disorder

Question 35

lamotrigine: counseling tips/important info

Answer 35

-drowsiness/dizziness -uncoordinated muscle movements -headache -double/blurred vision

Question 36

divalproex sodium: brands

Answer 36

Depakote, Depakote ER

Question 37

divalproex sodium: common strengths

Answer 37

DR: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg ER: 250mg, 500mg

Question 38

divalproex sodium: common frequency

Answer 38

DR: TID ER: QD max: 4200mg/day

Question 39

divalproex sodium: indications/use

Answer 39

-seizures -bipolar disorder -migraine prevention

Question 40

divalproex sodium: counseling tips/important info

Answer 40

-Drowsiness/Dizziness -Tremor -Muscle weakness -Upset stomach - may take with food

Question 41

zolpidem (C-IV): brands

Answer 41

Ambien, Ambien CR

Question 42

zolpidem (C-IV): common strengths

Answer 42

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

Question 43

zolpidem (C-IV): common frequency

Answer 43

at bedtime

Question 44

zolpidem (C-IV): indications/use

Answer 44

insomnia (short term treatment)

Question 45

zolpidem (C-IV): counseling tips/important info

Answer 45

-Take within 20 minutes of bedtime -Get > 8 hours of rest – May cause next day drowsiness -Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

Question 46

temazepam (C-IV): brands

Answer 46

Restoril

Question 47

temazepam (C-IV): common strengths

Answer 47

7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg

Question 48

temazepam (C-IV): common frequency

Answer 48

at bedtime

Question 49

temazepam (C-IV): indications/use

Answer 49

insomnia

Question 50

temazepam (C-IV): counseling tips/important info

Answer 50

-Take drug right before you get into bed -Get > 8 hours of rest - May cause next day drowsiness -Headache