Calcium Channel Blockers Mood Stabilizers - Bipolar Disorders Flashcards
1
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Calcium Channel Blockers
A
Verapamil (Calan; Isoptin)
2
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Calcium Channel Blockers- SE
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Drowsiness, dizziness
Hypotensions; bradycardia
Nausea
Constipation
3
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Calcium Channel Blockers- Uses
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Angina Arrhythmias HTN Unlabeled: Bipolar mania Migraine H/A prophylaxis
4
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Calcium Channel Blockers- mechanism of action
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Action in the treatment of bipolar disorder is unclear.
5
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Calcium Channel Blockers- contraindications
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Hypersensitivity; severe left ventricular dysfunction, heart block, hypotension, cardiogenic shock, CHF
Caution in liver or renal disease, cardiomyopathy, intracranial pressure, elderly patients, pregnancy and lactation