#6 Antipsychotics, Anti-epileptics, and Hypnotics Flashcards

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BRAND NAME: olanzapine

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Zyprexa

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COMMON STRENGTHS: olanzapine

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

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COMMON FREQUENCY: olanzapine

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  • once daily
  • max: 20mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: olanzapine

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  • bipolar disorder
  • schizophrenia
  • treatment-resistant depression (w/ fluoxetine)
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COUNSELING TIPS: olanzapine

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  • drowsiness
  • weight gain
  • increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol
  • movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms)
  • decreased sex drive
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BRAND NAME: quetiapine

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Seroquel

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COMMON STRENGTHS: quetiapine

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: quetiapine

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  • once daily
  • max: 800mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: quetiapine

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  • bipolar disorder
  • schizophrenia
  • depression
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COUNSELING TIPS: quetiapine

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  • drowsiness
  • weight gain
  • increased BP, tachycardia
  • increased appetite
  • dizziness
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BRAND NAME: aripiprazole

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Abilify

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COMMON STRENGTHS: aripiprazole

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

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COMMON FREQUENCY: aripiprazole

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  • once daily
  • max: 30mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: aripiprazole

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  • bipolar disorder
  • schizophrenia
  • treatment-resistant depression (adjunct)
  • irritability associated with autistic disorder
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COUNSELING TIPS: aripiprazole

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  • drowsiness or insomnia
  • weight gain
  • movement disorders
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BRAND NAME: topiramate

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Topamax

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COMMON STRENGTHS: topiramate

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15mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: topiramate

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  • twice daily
  • max: 400mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: topiramate

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  • seizures
  • migraine prevention
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COUNSELING TIPS: topiramate

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  • dizziness/drowsiness
  • numbness/tingling
  • memory impairment
  • weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea
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BRAND NAME: pregabalin (C-V)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: pregabalin (C-V)

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50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: pregabalin (C-V)

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  • TID
  • max: 600mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: pregabalin (C-V)

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  • neuropathic pain
  • fibromyalgia
  • seizure adjunct
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COUNSELING TIPS: pregabalin (C-V)
- drowsiness/dizziness - headache - blurred vision - weight gain
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BRAND NAME: gabapentin
Neurontin
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COMMON STRENGTHS: gabapentin
100mg, 300mg, 400mg
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COMMON FREQUENCY: gabapentin
- TID - max: 3600mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: gabapentin
- nerve pain from shingles - seizure adjunct - non-FDA use: nerve pain disorders
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COUNSELING TIPS: gabapentin
- drowsiness/dizziness - uncoordinated muscle movements
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BRAND NAME: lamotrigine
Lamictal
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COMMON STRENGTHS: lamotrigine
25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
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COMMON FREQUENCY: lamotrigine
- TID - max: 700mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: lamotrigine
- seizures - bipolar disorder
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COUNSELING TIPS: lamotrigine
- drowsiness/dizziness - uncoordinated muscle movements - headache - blurred/double vision
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BRAND NAME: divalproex sodium
Depakote, Depakote ER
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COMMON STRENGTHS: divalproex sodium
- DR tabs: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg - ER tabs: 250mg, 500mg
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COMMON FREQUENCY: divalproex sodium
- DR: TID - ER: daily - max: 4200mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: divalproex sodium
- seizures - bipolar disorder - migraine prevention
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COUNSELING TIPS: divalproex sodium
- drowsiness/dizziness - tremor - muscle weakness - upset stomach - may take with food
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BRAND NAME: zolpidem (C-IV)
Ambien, Ambien CR
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COMMON STRENGTHS: zolpidem (C-IV)
- Ambien: 5mg, 10mg - Ambien CR: 6.25mg, 12.5mg
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COMMON FREQUENCY: zolpidem (C-IV)
at bedtime
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INDICATIONS/USE: zolpidem (C-IV)
insomnia (short term treatment)
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COUNSELING TIPS: zolpidem (C-IV)
- take within 20 mins of bedtime - get >8 hours of rest - may cause next day drowsiness - risk of abnormal sleep behaviors
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BRAND NAME: temazepam (C-IV)
Restoril
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COMMON STRENGTHS: temazepam (C-IV)
7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg
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COMMON FREQUENCY: temazepam (C-IV)
at bedtime
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INDICATIONS/USE: temazepam (C-IV)
insomnia
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COUNSELING TIPS: temazepam (C-IV)
- take drug right before you get into bed - get >8 hours of rest - may cause next day drowsiness - headache