Medlist 6

Question 1

Generic for Zyprexa

Answer 1

olanzapine

Question 2

Strengths of olanzapine

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Frequency of olanzapine

Answer 3

once daily

Question 4

Indications for olanzapine

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Tips for olanzapine

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Generic for Seroquel

Answer 6

quetiapine

Question 7

Strengths of quetiapine

Answer 7

25mg
50mg
100mg
150mg
200mg

Question 8

Frequency of quetiapine

Answer 8

once daily

Question 9

Indications for quetiapine

Answer 9

• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Depression

Question 10

Tips for quetiapine

Answer 10

• Drowsiness
• Weight gain
• Increased blood pressure, tachycardia
• Increased appetite
• Dizziness

Question 11

Generic for Abilify

Answer 11

aripiprazole

Question 12

Strengths of aripiprazole

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Frequency of aripiprazole

Answer 13

once daily

Question 14

Indications for aripiprazole

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Tips for aripiprazole

Answer 15

• Drowsiness or Insomnia
• Weight gain
• Movement disorders

Question 16

Generic for Topamax

Answer 16

topiramate

Question 17

Strengths of topiramate

Answer 17

15mg
25mg
50mg
100mg
200mg

Question 18

Frequency of topiramate

Answer 18

BID

Question 19

Indications for topiramate

Answer 19

• Seizures
• Migraine prevention

Question 20

Tips for topiramate

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Generic for Lyrica

Answer 21

pregabalin (C-V)

Question 22

Strengths of pregabalin

Answer 22

50mg
75mg
100mg
150mg,
200mg

Question 23

Frequency of pregabalin

Answer 23

BID, TID

Question 24

Indications for pregabalin

Answer 24

• Neuropathic pain
• Anxiety
• Seizures

Question 25

Tips for pregabalin

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Generic for Neurontin

Answer 26

gabapentin

Question 27

Strengths of gabapentin

Answer 27

100mg 300mg 400mg 600mg 800mg

Question 28

Frequency of gabapentin

Answer 28

BID, TID

Question 29

Indications for gabapentin

Answer 29

* Neuropathic pain * Seizures * Anxiety

Question 30

Tips for gabapentin

Answer 30

* Drowsiness/Dizziness * Uncoordinated muscle movements

Question 31

Generic for Lamictal

Answer 31

lamotrigine

Question 32

Strengths of lamotrigine

Answer 32

25mg 100mg 150mg 200mg

Question 33

Frequency of lamotrigine

Answer 33

daily, BID

Question 34

Indications for lamotrigine

Answer 34

* Seizures * Bipolar Disorder

Question 35

Tips for lamotrigine

Answer 35

* Nausea/Vomiting * Drowsiness/Dizziness * Skin rash (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome) * Visual disturbances

Question 36

Generic for Depakote, Depakote ER

Answer 36

divalproex sodium

Question 37

Strengths of divalproex sodium

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Frequency of divalproex sodium

Answer 38

DR: TID ER: daily

Question 39

Indications for divalproex sodium

Answer 39

* Seizures * Bipolar Disorder * Migraine prevention

Question 40

Tips for divalproex sodium

Answer 40

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

Question 41

Generic for Ambien, Ambien CR

Answer 41

zolpidem (C-IV)

Question 42

Strengths of zolpidem

Answer 42

Ambien 5mg 10mg Ambien CR 6.25mg 12.5mg

Question 43

Frequency of zolpidem

Answer 43

at bedtime

Question 44

Indications for zolpidem

Answer 44

* Insomnia (short term treatment)

Question 45

Tips 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

Generic of Restoril

Answer 46

temazepam (C-IV)

Question 47

Strengths of temazepam

Answer 47

7.5mg 15mg 22.5mg 30mg

Question 48

Frequency of temazepam

Answer 48

at bedtime

Question 49

Indications for temazepam

Answer 49

* Insomnia

Question 50

Tips for temazepam

Answer 50

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