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week 6- antipsychotic, neurologic, and hypnotic medications
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03/20/2011
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Term
risperidone

brand name
 Definition
risperdal
Term
risperidone

dosage form
 Definition
tablet
Term
risperidone

strength
 Definition
1 mg
Term
risperidone

frequency
 Definition
1 tablet
1-2 times daily
Term
risperidone

indications
 Definition
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
Term
risperidone

counseling tip
 Definition
stomach upset/constipation
tremors/twitches
weight gain
Term
aripiprazole

brand name
 Definition
abilify
Term
aripiprazole

dosage
 Definition
tablet
Term
aripiprazole

strength
 Definition
10 mg
Term
aripiprazole

frequency
 Definition
1 tablet daily
Term
aripiprazole

indications
 Definition
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
depression
Term
aripiprazole

counseling tips
 Definition
stomach upset/constipation
insomnia
tremors/twtiches
weight gain
Term
olanzapine

brand name
 Definition
zyprexa
Term
olanzapine

dosage
 Definition
tablet
Term
olanzapine

strength
 Definition
10 mg
Term
olanzapine

frequency
 Definition
1 tablet daily
Term
olanzapine

indications
 Definition
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
treatment-resistant depression
Term
olanzapine

counseling tip
 Definition
stomach upset/constipation
dry mouth
increase lipids, glucose
tremors/twitches
weight gain
Term
topiramate

brand name
 Definition
topamax
Term
topiramate

dosage
 Definition
tablet
Term
topiramate

strength
 Definition
50 mg
Term
topiramate

frequency
 Definition
1 tablet twice daily
Term
topiramate

indications
 Definition
seizures
migrane prophylaxis
Term
topiramate

counseling tip
 Definition
stomach upset/diarrhea
weight loss
taper dose
decreases effectiveness of oral contraceptives
visual disturbances
Term
pregabalin (CV)

brand name
 Definition
lyrica
Term
pregabalin (CV)

dosage
 Definition
capsules
Term
pregabalin (CV)

strength
 Definition
75 mg
Term
pregabalin (CV)

frequency
 Definition
1 capsule two-three times daily
Term
pregabalin (CV)

indications
 Definition
seizures
nerve pain
fibromyalgia
Term
pregabalin (CV)

counseling tip
 Definition
constipation
taper dose
dry mouth
swelling of hands/feet
weight gain
Term
gabapentin

brand name
 Definition
neurontin
Term
gabapentin

dosage
 Definition
capsules
Term
gabapentin

strength
 Definition
300 mg
Term
gabapentin

frequency
 Definition
1 capsule three times daily
Term
gabapentin

indications
 Definition
seizures
neuropathic pain
Term
gabapentin

counseling tip
 Definition
swelling of hands/feet
taper dose
take at least 2 hours apart from antacids
Term
lamotrigine

brand name
 Definition
lamictal
Term
lamotrigine

dosage
 Definition
tablet
Term
lamotrigine

dosage
 Definition
100 mg
Term
lamotrigine

frequency
 Definition
1 tablet twice daily
Term
lamotrigine

indications
 Definition
seizures
bipolar disorder
Term
lamotrigine

counseling tips
 Definition
upset stomach/nausea
insomnia
tremor
taper dose
headache
visual disturbances
rash (contact MD and usually trunk)
Term
divalproex

brand name
 Definition
depakote
Term
divalproex

dosage
 Definition
tablet
ER tablet
Term
divalproex

strength
 Definition
tabs: 250 mg and 500 mg
ER: 250 mg and 500 mg
Term
divalproex

frequency
 Definition
tabs: 1 tablet three times daily
ER: 1 tablet daily
Term
divalproex

indications
 Definition
seizures
bipolar disorder
migrane prevention
Term
divalproex

counseling tip
 Definition
upset stomach/nausea (take with food)
insomnia
tremor
headache
visual disturbances
Term
zolpidem (C-IV)

brand name
 Definition
Ambien
Term
zolpidem (C-IV)

dosage
 Definition
tablet
Term
zolpidem (C-IV)

strength
 Definition
10 mg
Term
zolpidem (C-IV)

frequency
 Definition
1 tablet at bedtime
Term
zolpidem (C-IV)

indications
 Definition
insomnia
Term
zolpidem (C-IV)

counseling tips
 Definition
take within 20 minutes of bedtime
get >8 hours of rest
confusion
Term
eszopiclone (C-IV)

brand name
 Definition
lunesta
Term
eszopiclone (C-IV)

dosage
 Definition
tablet
Term
eszopiclone (C-IV)

strength
 Definition
2 mg
Term
eszopiclone (C-IV)

frequency
 Definition
1 tablet at bedtime
Term
eszopiclone (C-IV)

indications
 Definition
insomnia
Term
eszopiclone (C-IV)

counseling tip
 Definition
take within 20 minutes of bedtime
get >8 hours of rest
headache
unpleasant metallic taste
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