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Bipolar/Antipsychoti
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| Tegretol | carbamazepine | Bipolar Agent tab, chew tab, suspension SPECIAL: interacts with- benzodiazepines, cimetidine, corticosteroids, cyclosporine, diltiazem, doxycycline, erythromycin, ethosuximide, isoniazid, BC, MAOI, phenytoin, propoxyphene, theophylline, thyroid meds, e |
| Depakote | divalproex | Bipolar Agent tab |
| Lamictal | lamotrigine | Bipolar Agent tab |
| Eskalith, Lithonate | lithium | Bipolar Agent cap, tab SPECIAL: blood levels need to be established- 0.6 - 0.8 mg/mL, monitor salt, avoid alch |
| Symbyax | olanzapine-fluoxetine | Bipolar Agent cap |
| Depakene | valproic acid | Bipolar Agent cap, syrup, iv |
| Antipsychotic Agents | CI: decrease psychosis symptoms AR: sedation, antichol, postural hypotension, excessive tanning, hyperglycemia, lack of menses, nonreversible bone marrow depression, dystonia, akathisia, psudoparkinsonism | May decrease AR: dimenhydrinate, benztropine, diphenhydramine, trihexyphenidyl SPECIAL: 6-12 wks to work, discontinuation can lead to relapse |
| Abilify | aripiprazole | Antipsychotic Agent tab |
| Clozaril | clozapine | Antipsychotic Agent tab |
| Prolixin | fluphenazine | Antipsychotic Agent Tab, liquid, IM, IV |
| Haldol | haloperidol | Antipsychotic Agent Tab, Liquid, IM |
| Loxitane | loxapine | Antipsychotic Agent cap, liquid, IM |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine | Antipsychotic Agent tab |
| Compazine | prochlorperazine | Antipsychotic Agent tab, cap, liquid, suppository, IM, IV |
| Sparine | promazine | Antipsychotic Agent Tab, IM ceiling dose of 1000mg/day |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | Antipsychotic Agent tab |
| Invega | paliperidone | Antipsychotic Agent ER tab |
| Risperdal | risperidone | Antipsychotic Agent tab, liq |
| Mellaril | thioridazine | Antipsychotic Agent tab, liquid ceiling dose of 800mg/day |
| Navane | thiothixene | Antipsychotic Agent cap, IM |
| Stelazine | trifluoperazine | Antipsychotic Agent tab, liq, IM |
| Geodon | ziprasidone | Antipsychotic Agent cap, injection |
| Insomnia treating Agents | AR: CNS depression, dizziness, confusion, impaired reflexes SPECIAL: potential for abuse | |
| Xanax | alprazolam | Insomnia treating Agents liq, tab |
| Librium | chlordiazepoxide | Insomnia treating Agents cap |
| Tranxene | clorazepate | Insomnia treating Agents tab |
| Valium | diazepam | Insomnia treating Agents injection, IV, liquid, tab |
| Lunesta | eszopiclone | Insomnia treating Agents tab |
| Dalmane | flurazepam | Insomnia treating Agents cap |
| Ativan | lorazepam | Insomnia treating Agents injection, IV, oral liquid, tab |
| Rozerem | ramelteon | Insomnia treating Agents tab |
| Restoril | temazepam | Insomnia treating Agents tab |
| Sonata | zaleplon | Insomnia treating Agents cap |
| Ambien | zolpidem | Insomnia treating Agents tab |
| Bipolar Agents | MOA: unknown AR: bloating, abdominal distress, bloody stools, acne, leucocytosis, hand tremor, increased body weight, polyuria, polydipsia, nocturia, abnormal fetus development |