meds

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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...