PHRM 822 Week 6 Med List

Question 1

olanzapine

Answer 1

zyprexa
2.5,5,7.5,10,15,20mg
once daily Max 20mg/day
bipolar, schizo, treat-resist depression w/ fluoxetine
drowsiness, weight gain, increase blood sugar/cholesterol, movement disorders, decrease sex drive

Question 2

quetiapine

Answer 2

seroquel
25,50,100,150,200mg
once daily Max 800mg
bipolar, schizo, depression
drowsiness/dizzy, weight gain, increase BP tachycardia, increase appetite,

Question 3

aripiprazole

Answer 3

abilify
2,5,10,15,20,30
once daily Max 30mg
bipolar, schizo, treat-resistant depression, irritability w/ autistic
drowsiness, weight gain, movement disorders

Question 4

topiramate

Answer 4

topamax
15,25,50,100,200mg
twice daily Max 400mg
seizures, migraine
dizziness/drowsiness, numbness/tingling, memory impair, weight loss bc less appetite

Question 5

pregabalin

Answer 5

lyrica
50,75,100,150,200
TID Max 600mg/day
neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, seizure adjunct
drowsiness/dizz, headache, blurred vision, weight gain

Question 6

gabapentin

Answer 6

neurontin
100,300,400mg
TID Max 3600mg
nerve pain shingles, seizure adjunct, nonFDA: nerve pain disorders
drowsy/dizzy, uncoordinated muscle moves

Question 7

lamotrigine

Answer 7

lamictal
25,100,150,200
TID Max 700mg
seizures, bipolar
drowsy/dizzy, uncoordinated muscle moves, headache, blurred vision

Question 8

divalproex sodium

Answer 8

depakote
DR:125,250,500mg ER: 250,500mg
DR: TID ER:daily Max 4200mg
seizures, bipolar, migraine
drowsy/dizzy, tremor, muscle weakness, upset stomach take w/ food

Question 9

zolpidem

Answer 9

ambien
ambien: 5,10mg ambien CR: 6.25, 12.5mg
at bedtime
insomnia(short term)
take 20 mins before bed, get 8+ hrs of rest or may cause next day drowsy, risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

Question 10

temazepam

Answer 10

restoril
7.5,15,22.5,30mg
at bedtime
insomnia
take right before bed, 8+ hours sleep or cause next day drowsy, headache