Medlist 6 Flashcards
Generic for Zyprexa
olanzapine
Strengths of olanzapine
2.5mg
5mg
7.5mg
10mg
15mg
20mg
Frequency of olanzapine
once daily
Indications for olanzapine
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Treatment-resistant depression (with fluoxetine)
Tips for olanzapine
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol
- Movement disorders (Muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms)
- Decreased sex drive
Generic for Seroquel
quetiapine
Strengths of quetiapine
25mg
50mg
100mg
150mg
200mg
Frequency of quetiapine
once daily
Indications for quetiapine
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Depression
Tips for quetiapine
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Increased blood pressure, tachycardia
- Increased appetite
- Dizziness
Generic for Abilify
aripiprazole
Strengths of aripiprazole
2 mg
5 mg
10mg
15mg
20mg
30mg
Frequency of aripiprazole
once daily
Indications for aripiprazole
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Treatment-resistant depression (adjunct)
- Irritability associated with autistic disorder
Tips for aripiprazole
- Drowsiness or Insomnia
- Weight gain
- Movement disorders
Generic for Topamax
topiramate
Strengths of topiramate
15mg
25mg
50mg
100mg
200mg
Frequency of topiramate
BID
Indications for topiramate
- Seizures
- Migraine prevention
Tips for topiramate
- Dizziness/Drowsiness
- Numbness/Tingling
- Memory impairment
- Weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea
Generic for Lyrica
pregabalin (C-V)
Strengths of pregabalin
50mg
75mg
100mg
150mg,
200mg
Frequency of pregabalin
BID, TID
Indications for pregabalin
- Neuropathic pain
- Anxiety
- Seizures
Tips for pregabalin
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain
Generic for Neurontin
gabapentin
Strengths of gabapentin
100mg
300mg
400mg
600mg
800mg
Frequency of gabapentin
BID, TID
Indications for gabapentin
- Neuropathic pain
- Seizures
- Anxiety
Tips for gabapentin
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Uncoordinated muscle movements
Generic for Lamictal
lamotrigine
Strengths of lamotrigine
25mg
100mg
150mg
200mg
Frequency of lamotrigine
daily, BID
Indications for lamotrigine
- Seizures
- Bipolar Disorder
Tips for lamotrigine
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Skin rash (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome)
- Visual disturbances
Generic for Depakote, Depakote ER
divalproex sodium
Strengths of divalproex sodium
DR Tabs: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg
ER Tabs: 250mg, 500mg
Frequency of divalproex sodium
DR: TID
ER: daily
Indications for divalproex sodium
- Seizures
- Bipolar Disorder
- Migraine prevention
Tips for divalproex sodium
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Tremor
- Muscle weakness
- Upset stomach - may take with food
Generic for Ambien, Ambien CR
zolpidem (C-IV)
Strengths of zolpidem
Ambien
5mg
10mg
Ambien CR
6.25mg
12.5mg
Frequency of zolpidem
at bedtime
Indications for zolpidem
- Insomnia (short term treatment)
Tips for zolpidem
- Take within 20 minutes of bedtime
- Get > 8 hours of rest – May cause next day drowsiness
- Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors
Generic of Restoril
temazepam (C-IV)
Strengths of temazepam
7.5mg
15mg
22.5mg
30mg
Frequency of temazepam
at bedtime
Indications for temazepam
- Insomnia
Tips for temazepam
- Take drug right before you get into bed
- Get > 8 hours of rest - May cause next day drowsiness
- Headache