Antimanic Mood Stabilizers - Bipolar Disorders

Question 1

Lithium Toxicity

Answer 1

Levels > 1.5 mEq/L dosage determines symptoms. Notify Physician if levels are above 1.5 or the earliest observation of symptom

Question 2

Antimanic Medications

Answer 2

Lithium carbonate (Eskalith, Lithobid)

Question 3

Antimanic Indication/Action

Answer 3

Manic episodes of bipolar disorder
Action: May modulate effects of neurotransmitters that are thought to play a role in symptomatology of bipolar disorder (may take 1-3 wks for symptoms to subside)

Question 4

Antimanic Contraindications

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity, cardiac & renal diseases, sodium depletion, dehydration, diabetes, urinary rentention, history of seizure, and the elderly

Question 5

Antimanic SE

Answer 5

Drowsiness, HA, Dry mouth, thirst, GI upset, N&V, tremors, hypotension, arrhythmias, polyuria, dehydration, weight gain