MEDLIST 6 - Antipsychotics, Anti-epileptics, and hypnotic Flashcards
(50 cards)
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