Mood Stabilizers Flashcards
1
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Carbamazepine
A
Inhibit VG Na channels. Acute and Maintenance phase.
SE: CNS (dizzy, diplopia, sedation), Hematologic (Agranulocytosis/anemia), hepatotoxic
2
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Lamotrigine
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Inhibit VG Na channels. Maintenance phase.
SE: CNS (ataxia, tremor), Hemologic (thrombocytopenia, neutropenia), Steven Johnson Syndrom.
Pregnancy Class: C
3
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Valproic acid/Divalproex
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Inhibit VG Na channels. Acute phase
SE: CNS (Tremor), Hematologic (Thrombocytopenia), Hepatotoxic/Pancreatitis
4
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Lithium
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Inhibits Ca-dependent release of NE, DA, 5-HT, Increase Na/K clearance, SE: Hyponatremia, Neph. Diabetes Insipidus.
Acute and Maintenance phase. Narrow therapeutic window