Atypical Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the generic name for Clozaril?
Clozapine
Clozapine is associated with agranulocytosis and requires REMS.
What are the notable side effects of Zyprexa?
Weight gain, metabolic issues
Zyprexa is the brand name for Olanzapine.
What is a significant side effect of Risperdal?
Increased prolactin (gynecomastia, galactorrhea)
Risperdal is the brand name for Risperidone.
What type of medication is Abilify?
Partial D2 agonist, weight neutral
Abilify is the brand name for Aripiprazole and is considered activating.
What is a primary use of Seroquel?
Used for sleep
Seroquel is the brand name for Quetiapine and is very sedating.
What is a critical consideration when taking Geodon?
QTc prolongation, take with food
Geodon is the brand name for Ziprasidone.
What is a dietary requirement for Latuda?
Must eat 350+ calories with it
Latuda is the brand name for Lurasidone and is weight neutral.
What is Paliperidone an active metabolite of?
Risperidone
Paliperidone is marketed under the brand name Invega.
What is a unique feature of Saphris?
Sublingual tablet, weird mouth side effects
Saphris is the brand name for Asenapine.
What risk is associated with Fanapt?
Orthostatic hypotension risk
Fanapt is the brand name for Iloperidone.
What is a notable characteristic of Vraylar?
Long half-life, used for bipolar and schizophrenia
Vraylar is the brand name for Cariprazine.
Brexpiprazole is similar to which other medication?
Abilify
Brexpiprazole, marketed as Rexulti, is also used as an adjunct for depression.
What is the generic name for Clozaril?
Clozapine
Clozapine is associated with agranulocytosis and requires REMS.
What are the notable side effects of Zyprexa?
Weight gain, metabolic issues
Zyprexa is the brand name for Olanzapine.
What is a significant side effect of Risperdal?
Increased prolactin (gynecomastia, galactorrhea)
Risperdal is the brand name for Risperidone.
What type of medication is Abilify?
Partial D2 agonist, weight neutral
Abilify is the brand name for Aripiprazole and is considered activating.
What is a primary use of Seroquel?
Used for sleep
Seroquel is the brand name for Quetiapine and is very sedating.
What is a critical consideration when taking Geodon?
QTc prolongation, take with food
Geodon is the brand name for Ziprasidone.
What is a dietary requirement for Latuda?
Must eat 350+ calories with it
Latuda is the brand name for Lurasidone and is weight neutral.
What is Paliperidone an active metabolite of?
Risperidone
Paliperidone is marketed under the brand name Invega.
What is a unique feature of Saphris?
Sublingual tablet, weird mouth side effects
Saphris is the brand name for Asenapine.
What risk is associated with Fanapt?
Orthostatic hypotension risk
Fanapt is the brand name for Iloperidone.
What is a notable characteristic of Vraylar?
Long half-life, used for bipolar and schizophrenia
Vraylar is the brand name for Cariprazine.
Brexpiprazole is similar to which other medication?
Abilify
Brexpiprazole, marketed as Rexulti, is also used as an adjunct for depression.
