Mood Stabilizers Flashcards

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Carbamazepine

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Inhibit VG Na channels. Acute and Maintenance phase.

SE: CNS (dizzy, diplopia, sedation), Hematologic (Agranulocytosis/anemia), hepatotoxic

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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

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Valproic acid/Divalproex

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Inhibit VG Na channels. Acute phase

SE: CNS (Tremor), Hematologic (Thrombocytopenia), Hepatotoxic/Pancreatitis

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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

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