Question | Answer | Class and Dose |
Donepezil Hydrochloride | Aricept " | Alzheimer's dementia 10mg given at bedtime |
Zolpidem Tartrate | Ambien® (CR) | Hypnotic sedative One tablet immediately before bedtime. |
Diazepam | Valium® | Antianxiety agent 2-10mg 2-4 times daily |
Buspirone Hydrochloride | BuSpar® | Antianxiety agent 5 to 10 mg given up to fout times a day |
Divalproex Sodium | Depakote® (ER) | Antiepileptic/antipsychotic 25-60mg / kg / day |
Carisoprodol | Soma® | Muscle Relaxant 250 to 350mg three times a day at bedtime |
Ibuprofen | Motrin® | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory 1200m to 3200mg daily in three to four divided doses |
Tramadol Hydrochloride with Acetaminophen | Ultracet® | Analgesic 2 tabs every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain up to 8 tabs per day |
Risperidone | Risperdal® | Antipsychotic "Begin with 1mg twice daily. For maintenance use lowest effective dose" |
Escitalopram Oxalate | Lexapro® | Antidepressant 20mg once daily |
Methocarbamol | Robaxin® | Muscle Relaxant Maintenance is 750 to 1000mg four times a day |
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride | Prozac® | Antidepressant Normal daily dose range from 10 to 40mg |
Mirtazapine | Remeron® | Antidepressant Maintenance range is 15 to 45mg per day |
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride | Strattera® | Treatment for ADHD 80mg either once in the morning, or divided between morning and late afternoon/early evening |
Olanzapine | Zyprexa® | Antipsychotic Target daily dose between 10 to 15mg |
Fentanyl (transdermal) | Duragesic® | Opiod Analgesic One patch applied topically and replaced every 72 hours |
Clonazepam | Klonopin® | Antianxiety agent 0.5mg given three times a day initially |
Tramadol Hydrochloride | Ultram® | Analgesic "(IR) Give 50 to 100m as needed for pain 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 400mg per day" |
Nabumetone | Relafen® | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory "Maintenance range is 500 to 2000mg daily, in 1 or 2 doses with food or milk" |
Lorazepam | Ativan® | Antianxiety agent 2to6mg orally per day in divided doses |
Oxycodone Hydrochloride (ER) | OxyContin® | Opiod Analgesic "Initial dose in patients not already taking opiods should be 10 to 20mg twice a day." |
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine | Fioricet® | Analgesic One to two tablets every four hours as needed |
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride | Effexor® (XR) | Antidepressant Start with 75mg/day administered in a single dose (EffexorXR) or two to three divided doses (Effexor) taken with food. |
Sertraline Hydrochloride | Zoloft® | Antidepressant Start with 50mg once daily |
Eszopiclone | Lunesta® | Hypnotic sedative "starting dose is 2mg (non-elderly) or 1mg (elderly) immediately before bedtime" |
Diclofenac Sodium (oral) | Voltaren® | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory 50mg three times daily |
Oxycodone Hydrochloride (IR) | OxyIR | Opiod Analgesic 5 to 15mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain |
Ropinirole Hydrochloride | Requip® | Antiparkinson Agent Normal dose range is 0.5 to 5mg three times a day |
Gabapentin | Neurontin® | Antiepileptic effective dose is 900 to 1800mg dily in three divided doses |
Oxycodone Hydrochloride with Acetaminophen | Percocet® | Opiod Analgesic Usual adult dose is one tab every 6 hours as needed. |
Buprenorphine HCl with Naloxone HCl | Suboxone® | ADHD agent single daily sublingual dose of 16mg |
Paroxetine Hydrochloride | Paxil® (CR) | Antidepressant Maintenance dose range is 25 to 62.5 mg daily. |
Alprazolam | Xanax® | Antianxiety agent 0.25mg to 0.5mg initially, given three times a day |
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (IR & ER) | Ritalin® | ADHD agent 5mg twice daily; Max: 60mg daily |
Propoxyphene Napsylate with Acetaminophen | Darvocet® | Opiod Analgesic One tab every four hours as needed for pain |
Pregabalin | Lyrica® | Antiepileptic/antineuralgic Begin at 75mg twice daily or 50mg three times a day (150mg/day) |
Acetaminophen with Codeine Phosphate | Tylenol with Codeine | Opiod analgesic one to two No.2 or No.3 tabs every four hours as needed. |
Bupropion Hydrochloride | Wellbutrin® (SR, XL) | Antidepressant 150 to 300mg given once per day |
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Salts | Adderall® (XR) | ADHD agent Adult recommended dose is 20mg per day |
Tizanidine Hydrochloride | Zanaflex® | Muscle Relaxant 4mg every 6 to 8 hours |
Varenicline Tartrate | Chantix " | Smoking Cessation 1mg twice a day |
Sumatriptan Succinate | Imitrex " | Antimigrainous agent 25 to 100mg taken with fluids at first sign of migraine attack |
Quetiapine Fumerate | Seroquel® | Antipsychotic Maintenance of 300 to 400mg in two to three doses or one ER |
Topiramate | Topamax® | Antiepileptic total dose as adjunctive therapy is 200 to 400mg in two doses |
Methadone Hydrochloride | Methadone | Opiod Analgesic usual adult dosage is 2.5 to 10mg every 3 to 4 hours as needed |
Lamotrigine | Lamictal® (XR) | Antiepileptic doses range from 25 to 200mg once daily |
Naproxen | Naprosyn® | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory 250 to 500mg twice a day |
Phenytoin Sodium (Extended) | Dilantin® | Antiepileptic 100mg TID to 300mg once daily |
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride | Elavil® | Antidepressant 40 to 150mg per day in divided doses or at bedtime |
Citalopram Hydrobromide | Celexa® | Antidepressant 20mg once a day |
Meloxicam | Mobic® | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Starting dose and maintenance is 7.5mg once daily |
Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen | Lortab® | Opiod Analgesic 1 to 2 tabs or 3 teaspoonsful every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain |
Aripiprazole | Abilify® | Antipsychotic 10 to 15mg once a day |
Duloxetine Hydrochloride | Cymbalta® | Antidepressant 60mg once daily |
Temazepam | Restoril® | Antianxiety agent 7.5 to 30mg given 30 minutes prior to bedtime |
Trazodone Hydrochloride | Desyrel® | Antidepressant 150mg per day initially given in divided doses |
Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride | Flexeril® | Muscle Relaxant 10mg three times a day |
Celecoxib | Celebrex® | Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory 200mg given once a day or 100mg given twice a day |
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (ER) | Concerta® | ADHD agent 18 to 54mg once daily |
Memantine Hydrochloride | Namenda® | Agent for Alzheimer's Dementia 10mg twice daily |