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PHPR 368 - Med List 6
Drugs (Brand and Generic Names)
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Pharmacology
Graduate
12/10/2011

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Term
Risperdal
Definition
risperidone

(Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia)

-Stomach Upset
-Constipation
-Tremors/Twitches
-Weight Gain
Term
Abilify
Definition
aripiprazole

(Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression)

-Stomach Upset
-Constipation
-Insomnia
-Tremors/Twitches
-Weight Gain
Term
Zyprexa
Definition
olanzapine

(Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Treatment-Resistant Depression)

-Stomach Upset
-Constipation
-Dry Mouth
-Increased Lipids or Glucose
-Tremors/Twitches
-Weight Gain
Term
Topamax
Definition
topiramate

(Seizures, Migraine Prophylaxis)

-Stomach Upset
-Diarrhea
-Weight Loss
-Taper Dose
-Decreases effectiveness of BC
-Visual Disturbances
Term
Lyrica
Definition
pregabalin

(Seizures, Nerve Pain, Fibromyalgia)

-Constipation
-Taper Dose
-Dry Mouth
-Swelling of Hands/Feet
-Weight Gain
Term
Neurontin
Definition
gabapentin

(Seizures, Neuropathic Pain)

-Swelling of Hands/Feet
-Taper Dose
-Take at least 2 hours apart from antacids
Term
Lamictal
Definition
lamotrigine

(Seizures, Bipolar Disorder)

-Upset Stomach
-Nausea
-Tremor
-Taper Dose
-Headache
-Visual Disturbances
-Rash (contact MD)
Term
Depakote
Definition
divalproex

(Seizures, Bipolar Disorder, Migraine Prevention)

-Upset Stomach (Take with Food)
-Nausea
-Insomnia
-Tremor
-Headache
-Visual Disturbances
Term
Ambien
Definition
zolpidem

(Insomnia)

-Take within 20 minutes of bedtime
-Get >8 hours of rest
-Confusion
Term
Lunesta
Definition
eszopiclone

(Insomnia)

-Take within 20 minutes of bedtime
-Get >8 hours of rest
-Headache
-Unpleasant metallic taste
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