Mood Stabilizers (X)

Hypnotics Indications

Insomnia

Hypnotics Contraindications

Allergy, coma, pre-existing CNS depression, uncontrolled pain, pregnancy, lactation, sleep apnea

Hypnotics Adverse Reactions/Side Effects

Daytime drowsiness, dizziness

Hypnotics Mechanism of Action

Generalized CNS depression by binding to GABA receptors

Hypnotics Therapeutic Effect

Sedation and induction of sleep, no analgesic properties

Hypnotics Assessment Before

Mental status, sleep patterns, potential for abuse

Hypnotics Assessment After

Pain, assess effectiveness, re-evaluate after 7-10 days

Zolpidem

Ambien

Eszopiclone

Lunesta

Side effect for specifically eszopiclone (Lunesta)

Complex sleep behaviors (walking, driving, eating)

Hypnotics Pharmacologic Class

Sedative

Hypnotics Therapeutic Class

Hypnotics/cyclopyrrolones

Divalproex/Depakene Indications

Seizure disorders, BPD, Migraines

Divalproex/Depakene Contraindications

Liver disease, urea cycle disorders, pregnancy, allergy

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Adverse Reactions/Side Effects

Divalproex

Depakote

Indications

Contraindications

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Valporic Acid

Depakene

Indications

Contraindications

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Indications

Contraindications

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Adverse Reactions/Side Effects