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Dec
2016
How to study- infographs
Posted On December 15, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

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03
Dec
2016
Bipolar Mood disorder
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Diagnosing bipolar disorder Many patients with borderline personality disorder or other forms of moodiness are wrongly diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. On the other hand, it is simultaneously true that many patients with bipolar disorder (especially bipolar II disorder) continue to be misdiagnosed as having a […]

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03
Dec
2016
ICD-10-CM
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

(If you are not already signed up for FREE tips, news, and updates from this website, please enter your email address at the bottom of this page. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!) The US medical system switched from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM on October 1, 2015. […]

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03
Dec
2016
How to Screen for Sleep Apnea
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

    To screen for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, we need to check for multiple factors. The STOP-Bang questionnaire looks at these multiple factors. A link to information about the questionnaire is provided below.       1. Snoring Ask the patient and the person who sleeps […]

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03
Dec
2016
Olanzapine (Zyprexa®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Olanzapine (US brand name Zyprexa® and generic) is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications 1. As oral formulation for: a. Schizophrenia in adults and adolescents b. Manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults and adolescents […]

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03
Dec
2016
Paliperidone (Invega®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Paliperidone extended-release (US brand name Invega® and generic) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications 1. Treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents (ages 12-17) 2. Treatment of schizoaffective disorder in adults as monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers and/or antidepressants. Dosage A. Schizophrenia […]

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03
Dec
2016
3-month paliperidone palmitate (Invega Trinza®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Paliperidone palmitate (Invega Trinza®) is an extended-release injectable second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic which can be administered once every 3 months. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-Approved Indication Schizophrenia after adequate treatment with 1-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release (Invega Sustenna®) for at least four months. Dosage The dose of 3-month […]

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03
Dec
2016
Paliperidone palmitate (Invega Sustenna®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Paliperidone palmitate (Invega Sustenna®) is an extended-release injectable second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications Treatment of schizophrenia Treatment of schizoaffective disorder as monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers or antidepressants Dosage A. Schizophrenia Initiation (IM deltoid): Administer 234 mg […]

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03
Dec
2016
Extended Release Olanzapine (Zyprexa Relprevv®)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Extended Release Olanzapine (Zyprexa Relprevv®) is a long-acting, second-generation (atypical), injectable antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications Schizophrenia Dosage Recommended dosing of extended release olanzapine based on correspondence to oral olanzapine doses A. First 8 weeks of treatment a) Target oral dose 10 mg/day: 210 […]

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03
Dec
2016
Haloperidol (Haldol® Decanoate)
Posted On December 3, 2016  By Dr.Adel Serag  And has No Comment

Haldol® Decanoate is a brand name of a depot formulation of haloperidol which is a first-generation (“typical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications Treatment of schizophrenic patients who require prolonged parenteral antipsychotic therapy Dosage A. Initial dosage (given by deep IM injection […]

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