Bipolar Flashcards
1
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therapeutic actions Lithium
A
bipolar treatment of manic depressive episodes
2
Q
mechanism of action Lithium
A
GABA receptor promotion and the inhibition of NDMA and dopamine receptors
3
Q
adverse reaction Lithium
A
GIT-disturbances
CNS-impairment
Lithium toxicity
4
Q
contraindications Lithium
A
vomiting
excess sweating
5
Q
drug interaction Lithium
A
Ibuprofen