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