disease, pregnancy or lactation
Patient teaching/Labs: Avoid alcohol
Ativan
Indications/Use: Antianxiety, sedative/hypnotic
Usual Dosage: 1 - 3mg daily 2-3 x daily
Side effects: Apnea, cardiac arrest, drowsiness
Interactions/Contraindications: CNS suppressant, alcohol, analgesics
Patient teaching/Labs: May cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol
Cogentin
Indications/Use: Antiparkinson
Usual Dosage: 1 - 2mg/daily divided in 2 doses
Side effects: Blurred vision, dry eyes, constipation
Interactions/Contraindications: Antihistamines, phenothiazines, TCA antidepressants
Patient teaching/Labs: May cause drowsiness, avoid antacids
Risperdal
Indications/Use: Antipsychotic (schizophrenia)
Usual Dosage: 1mg/2 x daily, after 3rd day increase to 3mg/2 x daily
Side effects: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, aggressive behavior
Interactions/Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, liver dysfunction, pregnancy
Patient teaching/Labs: May cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol
Restoril
Indications/Use: Sedative/Hypnotic (insomnia)
Usual Dosage: 15 - 30mg @ bedtime
Side effects: Hangover, lethargy, blurred vision
Interactions/Contraindications: CNS depression with alcohol, antidepressant
Patient teaching/Labs: Avoid nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol
Ambien
Indications/Use: Sedative/Hypnotic (insomnia)
Usual Dosage: 10mg @ bedtime
Side effects: Amnesia, "drugged" feeling
Interactions/Contraindications: increase CNS depression with antidepressants and sedative/hypnotics
Patient teaching/Labs: Avoid alcohol, go to sleep after taking
Prolixin
Indications/Use: Antipsychotic
Usual Dosage: 12... displayed 300 characters
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