Medication List 6: Antipsychotics, Antiepileptics, and Hypnotics Flashcards
what is the brand name of olanzapine
zyprexa
common strengths of olanzapine
2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 mg
common frequency of olanzapine
QD
max: 20 mg/day
indications/uses of olanzapine
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
treatment-resistant depression (with fluoxetine)
counseling tips and important info for olanzapine
drowsiness
weight gain
increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol
movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, spasms)
decreased sex drive
brand name for quetiapine
seroquel
common strengths of quetiapine
25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mg
common frequency of quetiapine
once daily
max: 800 mg/day
indications/uses of quetiapine
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
depression
counseling tips and important information for quetiapine
drowsiness
weight gain
increased BP, tachycardia
increased appetite
dizziness
brand name for aripiprazole
abilify
common strengths of aripiprazole
2, 5, 10,15, 20, 30 mg
common frequency of aripiprazole
once daily
max: 30 mg/day
indications/uses of aripiprazole
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
treatment-resistant depression (adjunct)
irritability associated with autistic disorder
counseling tips and important information for aripiprazole
drowsiness or insomnia
weight gain
movement disorders
brand name for topiramate
Topamax
common strengths of topiramate
15, 25, 50, 100, 200 mg
common frequency of topiramate
twice daily
max: 400 mg/day
indications/uses of topiramate
seizures
migraine prevention
counseling tips and important information for topiramate
dizziness/drowsiness
numbness/tingling
memory impairment
weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea
brand name for pregabalin
lyrica
common strengths of pregabalin
50, 75, 100, 150, 200 mg
common frequency of pregabalin
three times a day
max: 600 mg/day
indications/uses of pregabalin
neuropathic pain
fibromyalgia
seizure adjunct
counseling tips and important information for pregabalin
drowsiness/dizziness
headache
blurred vision
weight gain
brand name for gabapentin
neurontin
common strengths of gabapentin
100, 300, 400 mg
common frequency of gabapentin
three times a day
max: 3600 mg/day
indications/uses of gabapentin
nerve pain from shingles
seizure adjunct
non-FDA use: nerve pain disorders
counseling tips and important info for gabapentin
drowsiness/dizziness
uncoordinated muscle movements
brand name for lamotrigine
Lamictal
common strengths of lamotrigine
25, 100, 150, 200 mg
common frequency of lamotrigine
three times a day
700 mg/day
indications/uses of lamotrigine
seizures
bipolar disorder
counseling tips and important information for lamotrigine
drowsiness/dizziness
uncoordinated muscle movements
headache
blurred/double vision
brand name for divalproex sodium
depakote, depakote er
common strengths of divalproex sodium
DR tabs: 125, 250, 500 mg
ER tabs: 250 mg, 500 mg
common frequency for divalproex sodium
DR: TID
ER: daily
max: 4200 mg/day
indications/uses of divalproex sodium
seizures
bipolar disorder
migraine prevention
counseling tips and important information for divalproex sodium
drowsiness/dizziness
tremor
muscle weakness
upset stomach, may take with food
brand name for zolpidem
ambien, ambien cr
common strengths of zolpidem
ambien: 5 mg, 10 mg
ambien cr: 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg
common frequency of zolpidem
at bedtime
indications/uses of zolpidem
insomnia (short term treatment)
counseling tips and important info for zolpidem
take within 20 minutes of bedtime
get >8 hours of rest, may cause next day drowsiness
risk of abnormal sleep behaviors
brand name for temazepam
restoril
common strength of temazepam
7.5 mg, 15 mg, 22.5 mg, 30 mg
common frequency of temazepam
at bedtime
indications/uses of temazepam
insomnia
counseling tips and important info for temazepam
take drug right before you get into bed
get > 8 hours of rest, may cause next day drowsiness
headache
