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 mg/2 weeks or 405 mg/4 weeks b) Target oral […]
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Haloperidol (Haldol® Decanoate)
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 every month) Switchover from oral dose to haloperidol decanoate […]
Ziprasidone (Geodon®)
Ziprasidone (US brand name Geodon® and generic) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications A. As an oral formulation 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment as monotherapy of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder 3. Maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder as an adjunct to lithium or valproate B. As an intramuscular injection […]
Lurasidone (Latuda®)
Lurasidone or Latuda® is a second-generation antipsychotic, manufactured by Sunovion and introduced in the US in 2010 for the acute treatment of schizophrenia. Note: This page and its related pages contain the full text of the chapter on lurasidone (Latuda) in my book, The Latest Antidepressants. This webpage will always have the most up-to-date version of that […]
Iloperidone (Fanapt®): Basic Information
Iloperidone (US brand name Fanapt®) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications Treatment of adults with schizophrenia Dosage Starting: 1 mg twice daily Target: 6–12 mg twice daily (achieved by dose increments of 1–2 mg twice daily) Maximum: 12 mg twice daily (24 mg/day) Please refer to Prescribing Information (see link below) for complete discussion […]
Clozapine (Clozaril®)
Clozapine (US brand names Clozaril®, Fazaclo® ODT, Versacloz®, and generic) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications 1. Treatment resistant schizophrenia 2. Reducing suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder Dosage Starting: 12.5 mg once or twice daily, with or without food Titration: Increase the total daily dosage in increments […]
Cariprazine (Vraylar®)
Cariprazine (Vraylar®) is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Dosage Schizophrenia Starting: 1.5 mg/day Recommended: 1.5–6 mg/day Bipolar Mania Starting: 1.5 mg/day Recommended: 3–6 mg/day Please refer to Prescribing Information (see link below) for […]
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti®)
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved brexpiprazole (brand name “Rexulti®”) in July 2015 for two indications: the treatment of schizophrenia and as adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Rexulti® is manufactured by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company Ltd and co-marketed with H. Lundbeck A/S. Pharmacological effects 1. Partial agonist at […]
Asenapine (Saphris®)
Asenapine (US brand name Saphris®) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (monotherapy) 3. Acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (adjunctive to lithium or valproate) Dosage Schizophrenia – acute treatment in adults Starting: 5 […]
Aripiprazole (Abilify®)
Aripiprazole (US brand name Abilify® and generic Aripiprix, zolonda) is a second-or third generation (atypical) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications A. Oral 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder 3. Adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder 4. Irritability associated with autistic disorder 5. Treatment of Tourette’s disorder B. Injectable […]
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Haloperidol
Haloperidol (US brand name Haldol® and generic) is a first-generation (“typical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. Oral Haloperidol (Tablets, Oral concentrate) FDA-approved indications 1. Management of manifestations of psychotic disorders 2. Control of tics and vocal utterances of Tourette’s Disorder in children and adults 3. Treatment of severe behavior problems in children of combative, […]
Iron deficiency in mental health
Mental health clinicians may need to check for iron deficiency and to prescribe an iron supplement if a deficiency is found. 1. Iron deficiency is well known to be a risk factor for restless legs syndrome. Low iron stores may also be a risk factor for developing medication-induced akathisia. So, if […]
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Subdivision of depression
Depression: Lack of pleasure & negative thinking
Depression : What is not?
Learning Never stops!
The Importance of Continuous Learning Whether we are at school, college, university or working hard to climb the career ladder, I’m sure that we all understand the importance that continuous and ongoing learning plays in our continued success throughout life. This IQ Matrix presents you with some fundamental keys to effective learning. Based on the […]
Ways to make your Mnemonics
Music Mnemonics How many lyrics to songs do you remember? How did you come to remember them? The same method you used to recall song lyrics also can work just as well in academics. Music can used to help students recall important details to main ideas and many learners have made songs out of information […]
depression and thyroid hormones , new findings need a new understanding
LAAs: reality and myth
Professor Dr. Ahmed El Messeiry MD, MRCPsych,Ain Shams University, Egypt,The Royal College of,Psychiatrists, Regional Represenatative (ADDICTION KSS) · London, United Kingdom, IMC, Jeddah, KSA. Full lecture given april 2016 about long acting antipsychotics
mood dys-regulation disorder: Diagnosis and Management
Professor Dr. Heba El Shehawi,Professor of Child Psychiatry,,Institute of Psychiatry,Ain Shams University,Egypt. She is giving a full lecture about mood dysregulation disorders among children, diagnosis and management. Professor Heba has a full clinical experience in the field and she is running a daily child psychiatry clinic managing different disorder.
Evolution of the brain: Psychiatrist and Mind
Professor Ahmed Okasha, gives a full lecture about psychiatry, mind and the brain. Evolution of the human brain from psychiatric point of view. Lecture is mostly in arabic for everyone working in the field of psychiatry, psychology , medicine and anthropology as well. It is a global view , comparative , analyzing and critical thinking. […]
Placebo Effect
Professor Doctor Mohamed Ghanim , Professor of Psychiatry, ain Shams University, AND FORMER CHAIRPERSON OF PSYCHIATRIC DEPT – HIS TALK ABOUT Placebo Effect والمحاضرة باللغة العربية