MEDLIST 6 - Antipsychotics, Anti-epileptics, and hypnotic Flashcards
Zyprexa
Generic name
olanzapine
olanzapine
Common strength
2.5mg
5mg
7.5mg
10mg
15mg
20mg
olanzapine
Common frequency
once daily
olanzapine
Indication and use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Treatment-resistant depression (with fluoxetine)
olanzapine
Counseling tips
- 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
Seroquel
Generic name
quetiapine
quetiapine
Common strength
25mg
50mg
100mg
150mg
200mg
quetiapine
Common frequency
once daily
quetiapine
Indication and use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Depression
quetiapine
counseling tips
- Drowsiness
- Weight gain
- Increased blood pressure, tachycardia (Increases it more than the others)
- Increased appetite
- Dizziness
Abilify
Generic name
aripiprazole
aripiprazole
Common strength
2 mg
5 mg
10mg
15mg
20mg
30mg
aripiprazole
Common frequency
once daily
aripiprazole
Indication and use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Treatment-resistant depression (adjunct) (to many SSRIs)
- Irritability associated with autistic disorder
aripiprazole
counseling tips
- Drowsiness or Insomnia
- Weight gain
- Movement disorders
Topamax
Generic name
Topiramate
Topiramate
common strength
15mg
25mg
50mg
100mg 200mg
Topiramate
Common frequency
BID
Topiramate
Indication and use
- Seizures
- Migraine prevention
Topiramate
Counseling tips
- Dizziness/Drowsiness
- Numbness/Tingling
- Memory impairment
- Weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea
Lyrica
Generic name
pregabalin
pregabalin
Common strength
50mg
75mg
100mg
150mg,
200mg
pregabalin
Common frequency
BID, TID
pregabalin
Indication and use
- Neuropathic pain
- Anxiety
- Seizures
pregabalin
Counseling tips
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Headache
- Blurred vision (If this happens stop taking it)
- Weight gain
Neurontin
generic name
gabapentin
gabapentin
common strength
100mg
300mg
400mg
600mg
800mg
gabapentin
common frequency
BID, TID
gabapentin
Indication and use
- Neuropathic pain
- Seizures
- Anxiety
gabapentin
counseling
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Uncoordinated muscle movements
Lamictal
generic name
lamotrigine
lamotrigine
common strength
25mg
100mg
150mg
200mg
lamotrigine
common frequency
daily, BID
lamotrigine
indication and use
- Seizures
- Bipolar Disorder (More commonly used for BD)
lamotrigine
counseling tips
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Skin rash (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome) (full body rash, can lead to necrosis fasciitis)
- Visual disturbances
Depakote, Depakote ER
generic name
divalproex sodium
divalproex sodium
common strengths
DR Tabs:
125mg,
250mg,
500mg
ER Tabs: 250mg,
500mg
divalproex sodium
common frequency
DR: TID
ER: daily
divalproex sodium
indication and use
- Seizures
- Bipolar Disorder
- Migraine prevention (amitriptyline and topiramate can also)
divalproex sodium
counseling tips
- Drowsiness/Dizziness
- Tremor
- Muscle weakness
- Upset stomach - may take with food
Ambien,
Ambien CR
generic name
zolpidem
zolpidem
common strength
Ambien
5mg
10mg
Ambien CR
6.25mg
12.5mg
zolpidem
common frequency
at bedtime
zolpidem
indication and use
- Insomnia (short term treatment)
zolpidem
counseling tips
- Take within 20 minutes of bedtime
- Get > 8 hours of rest – May cause next day drowsiness (DON’T DRIVE after taking)
- Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors (Sleep walking, sleep cooking)
Restoril
generic name
temazepam
temazepam
common strength
7.5mg
15mg
22.5mg
30mg
temazepam
common frequency
at bedtime
temazepam
indication and use
- Insomnia
temazepam
counseling tips
- Take drug right before you get into bed
- Get > 8 hours of rest - May cause next day drowsiness (don’t drive after taking)
- Headache