Bipolar Meds Flashcards by Ella Bailey | Brainscape

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Mood stabilizer meds

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lithium carbonate

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How does lithium carbonate work?

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controls acute mania

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Lithium carbonate special stuff

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SE: lithium toxicity
No NSAIDS
0.6 - 1.2mEq/L

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Mood stabilizing antiepileptic drugs

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Carbazepine, valproic acid, lamotrigine

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How do mood stabilizing antiepileptics work?

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similar to lithium also prevents seizures

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Mood stabilizing antiepileptic special stuff

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SE: pancreatitis(valproic acid)
Must be on BC

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