Medication List 6: Antipsychotics, Antiepileptics, and Hypnotics

Question 1

what is the brand name of olanzapine

Answer 1

zyprexa

Question 2

common strengths of olanzapine

Answer 2

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

Question 3

common frequency of olanzapine

Answer 3

QD

max: 20 mg/day

Question 4

indications/uses of olanzapine

Answer 4

bipolar disorder

schizophrenia

treatment-resistant depression (with fluoxetine)

Question 5

counseling tips and important info for olanzapine

Answer 5

drowsiness

weight gain

increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol

movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, spasms)

decreased sex drive

Question 6

brand name for quetiapine

Answer 6

seroquel

Question 7

common strengths of quetiapine

Answer 7

25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mg

Question 8

common frequency of quetiapine

Answer 8

once daily

max: 800 mg/day

Question 9

indications/uses of quetiapine

Answer 9

bipolar disorder

schizophrenia

depression

Question 10

counseling tips and important information for quetiapine

Answer 10

drowsiness

weight gain

increased BP, tachycardia

increased appetite

dizziness

Question 11

brand name for aripiprazole

Answer 11

abilify

Question 12

common strengths of aripiprazole

Answer 12

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

Question 13

common frequency of aripiprazole

Answer 13

once daily

max: 30 mg/day

Question 14

indications/uses of aripiprazole

Answer 14

bipolar disorder

schizophrenia

treatment-resistant depression (adjunct)

irritability associated with autistic disorder

Question 15

counseling tips and important information for aripiprazole

Answer 15

drowsiness or insomnia

weight gain

movement disorders

Question 16

brand name for topiramate

Answer 16

Topamax

Question 17

common strengths of topiramate

Answer 17

15, 25, 50, 100, 200 mg

Question 18

common frequency of topiramate

Answer 18

twice daily

max: 400 mg/day

Question 19

indications/uses of topiramate

Answer 19

seizures

migraine prevention

Question 20

counseling tips and important information for topiramate

Answer 20

dizziness/drowsiness

numbness/tingling

memory impairment

weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea

Question 21

brand name for pregabalin

Answer 21

lyrica

Question 22

common strengths of pregabalin

Answer 22

50, 75, 100, 150, 200 mg

Question 23

common frequency of pregabalin

Answer 23

three times a day

max: 600 mg/day

Question 24

indications/uses of pregabalin

Answer 24

neuropathic pain

fibromyalgia

seizure adjunct

Question 25

counseling tips and important information for pregabalin

Answer 25

drowsiness/dizziness headache blurred vision weight gain

Question 26

brand name for gabapentin

Answer 26

neurontin

Question 27

common strengths of gabapentin

Answer 27

100, 300, 400 mg

Question 28

common frequency of gabapentin

Answer 28

three times a day max: 3600 mg/day

Question 29

indications/uses of gabapentin

Answer 29

nerve pain from shingles seizure adjunct non-FDA use: nerve pain disorders

Question 30

counseling tips and important info for gabapentin

Answer 30

drowsiness/dizziness uncoordinated muscle movements

Question 31

brand name for lamotrigine

Answer 31

Lamictal

Question 32

common strengths of lamotrigine

Answer 32

25, 100, 150, 200 mg

Question 33

common frequency of lamotrigine

Answer 33

three times a day 700 mg/day

Question 34

indications/uses of lamotrigine

Answer 34

seizures bipolar disorder

Question 35

counseling tips and important information for lamotrigine

Answer 35

drowsiness/dizziness uncoordinated muscle movements headache blurred/double vision

Question 36

brand name for divalproex sodium

Answer 36

depakote, depakote er

Question 37

common strengths of divalproex sodium

Answer 37

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

Question 38

common frequency for divalproex sodium

Answer 38

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

Question 39

indications/uses of divalproex sodium

Answer 39

seizures bipolar disorder migraine prevention

Question 40

counseling tips and important information for divalproex sodium

Answer 40

drowsiness/dizziness tremor muscle weakness upset stomach, may take with food

Question 41

brand name for zolpidem

Answer 41

ambien, ambien cr

Question 42

common strengths of zolpidem

Answer 42

ambien: 5 mg, 10 mg ambien cr: 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg

Question 43

common frequency of zolpidem

Answer 43

at bedtime

Question 44

indications/uses of zolpidem

Answer 44

insomnia (short term treatment)

Question 45

counseling tips and important info for zolpidem

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

brand name for temazepam

Answer 46

restoril

Question 47

common strength of temazepam

Answer 47

7.5 mg, 15 mg, 22.5 mg, 30 mg

Question 48

common frequency of temazepam

Answer 48

at bedtime

Question 49

indications/uses of temazepam

Answer 49

insomnia

Question 50

counseling tips and important info for temazepam

Answer 50

take drug right before you get into bed get > 8 hours of rest, may cause next day drowsiness headache