Bipolar & Anxiety Flashcards
type 1 BPD is characterized by
manic episodes
type 2 BPD is characterized by
hypomanic episodes
what agents/classes are used for acute mania in BPD
lithium, valproate, carbamazepine, or APS
monotherapy or combo
what agents/classes are used for BPD depressive episodes
lithium, lamotrigine, APS
which 2 classes of AD are more likely to precipitate a manic episode
SNRI, TCA
should AD be continued during a manic episode
no- d/c if possible
which agents/classes are used for BPD maintenance
lithium, lamotrigine, valproate, APS
lithium is best for what type of BPD?
not as good for?
best- euphoric mania
not work as well- rapid cyclers, mixed states
lithium elimination is entirely
renal
lithium decreases the risk of
suicide
lithium is not good for patients with poor adherence due to risk for
toxicity at high doses
minor AEs of lithium
GI, CNS, muscle weakness, tremor, lethargy, cardiac
to avoid GI effects of lithium
take with food, lower dose, XL QD dose, goes away with time
what can be added to treat hand tremor from lithium
propranolol
more serious AEs of lithium
polydipsia & polyuria +/- NDI, AKI, CKD, Brugada, floppy baby
which meds affect renal function and should be avoided on lithium
NSAIDs, ACE, ARB, diuretics, CCB. ECT, caffeine, clozapine
lithium is CI in
severe renal or cardiac disease, breastfeeding
2 main things requiring monitoring when on lithium
renal function, thyroid
valproate is good for what type of BPD
rapid cycling and mixed states
AEs of valproate
GI, tremor, sedation, bleeding/thrombocytopenia, weight gain, hyperammonemia, alopecia
BBW valproate
pancreatitis, liver toxicity, hepatotoxicity, urea disorders
AE of carbamazepine
neutropenia, leukopenia, hyponatremia
carbamazepine BBW
SJS/TEN- Asian risk
aside from carbamazepine & valproate, what other AED can be used for BPD
lamotrigine
which 2nd gen APS can be used for manic/mixed episodes (7)?
maintenance? (6)
aripiprazole, asenapine, cariprazine, olanzapine (+/- sadimorphan), quetiapine, risperidone, ziprasidone
**maintenance same except no asenapine
which 2nd gen APS can be used for BPD depression (5)
cariprazine, lumateperone, lurasidone, olanzapine (+fluoxetine), quetiapine
which LAI are approved for BPD
aripiprazole (maintena, asimtufii)
risperidone (consta, rykindo)