MEDLIST 6 - Antipsychotics, Anti-epileptics, and hypnotic Flashcards
1
Q
Zyprexa
Generic name
A
olanzapine
2
Q
olanzapine
Common strength
A
2.5mg
5mg
7.5mg
10mg
15mg
20mg
3
Q
olanzapine
Common frequency
A
once daily
4
Q
olanzapine
Indication and use
A
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Treatment-resistant depression (with fluoxetine)
5
Q
olanzapine
Counseling tips
A
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain (PT can gain 20-30 pounds)
- Increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol (increases blood sugar more than the others)
- Movement disorders (Muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms)
- Decreased sex drive
6
Q
Seroquel
Generic name
A
quetiapine
7
Q
quetiapine
Common strength
A
25mg
50mg
100mg
150mg
200mg
8
Q
quetiapine
Common frequency
A
once daily
9
Q
quetiapine
Indication and use
A
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Depression
10
Q
quetiapine
counseling tips
A
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Increased blood pressure, tachycardia (Increases it more than the others)
- Increased appetite
- Dizziness
11
Q
Abilify
Generic name
A
aripiprazole
12
Q
aripiprazole
Common strength
A
2 mg
5 mg
10mg
15mg
20mg
30mg
13
Q
aripiprazole
Common frequency
A
once daily
14
Q
aripiprazole
Indication and use
A
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Treatment-resistant depression (adjunct) (to many SSRIs)
- Irritability associated with autistic disorder
15
Q
aripiprazole
counseling tips
A
- Drowsiness or Insomnia
- Weight gain
- Movement disorders
16
Q
Topamax
Generic name
A
Topiramate
17
Q
Topiramate
common strength
A
15mg
25mg
50mg
100mg 200mg
18
Q
Topiramate
Common frequency
A
BID
19
Q
Topiramate
Indication and use
A
- Seizures
- Migraine prevention
20
Q
Topiramate
Counseling tips
A
- Dizziness/Drowsiness
- Numbness/Tingling
- Memory impairment
- Weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea