Mood Stabilizers Flashcards
symptoms of bipolar seen in childhood
and puberty and adolescence
- sleep, anxiety, mild depressive symptoms
- sensitivity to stress, irritability, lability
- recurrent MDD, hypomanic/manic symptoms
definition of mania
a state of abnormally
elevated arousal, affect,
and energy level,
heightened overall
activation with enhanced
affective expression
together with lability of
affect
manifestations of mania
Agitation
Excessive talking
Elevated mood
Grandiose thoughts
Flight of ideas
Impulsive behavior
Inflated self esteem
Racing thoughts
Poor sleep
Sexuality
Poor attention span
Suicide
symptoms of mild-moderate lithium toxicity
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Tremors
Increased drowsiness
Uncontrollable movement
Blurred vision
primary goal of treatment of Acute Bipolar Mania
the control of symptoms ot allow a return to normal levels of psychosocial functioning. The rapid control of agitation, aggression, and impulsivity is important to ensure the safety of patients and those around them.
how many pts with acute bipolar mania will respond to mono therapy
50%
medication most associated with Steven Johnson syndrome
lamotrigine
indication for neuropathic pain
Carbamazepine
what type of antidepressants are most likely to cause manic cycling in pts
TCAs and MAO-I antidepressants
target Lithium levels for acute mania phase
0.8-1.2 mmol/L
target maintenance levels of lithium
0.6-1 mEq/L
maintenance level of lithium for elderly
Elderly 0.4-0.6 mEq/L
why would a pt taking lithium also be on calcium and vitamin D supplements
Lithium = decreased bone density
mania can be induced by?
- antidepressant
- stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines, diet-aids)
- hormones: thyroid hormone, corticosteroids, testosterone
- herbals: st johns wart, ginseng, ma-huang
- levodopa and other antiparkinsons,
dementia drug
order of 1st line treatment for Bipolar Disorder 1
- lithium
- quetiapine
- divalproex
- lamotrigine
- aripiprazole
what is a trough level
lowest point of the medication in steady state = just before their last dose (e.g. taking lithium levels just before they take their 8am - medication after sleeping/not taking meds for 12 hours prior to levels being drawn)
1st line tx for acute mania
Adults: Lithium
valproates, SGAs: risperidone,
aripiprazole, quetiapine, asenapine OR Combination
treatment
1st line tx for depression
1st line: Adults: lamotrigine
quetiapine, lithium, OR
combination.
2nd line tx for acute mania
olanzapine, ECT
2nd line tx for depression
Adults: divalproex (Epival), adjunctive SSRIs,
bupropion (NDRI), ECT
1st line tx for BD2 depression
2nd line tx
- quetiapine
- lithium, lamotrigine
lithium ______ GABA
increases
lithium works in _____% of pts
70-80%
when do symptoms start to decrease after starting lithium
4-14 days
when will pts notice a maximum therapeutic response from lithium
10-21 days
where is lithium excreted
kidneys
half life of lithium
18-20 hours
36 hours in the elderly
which mood stabilizer causes alopecia?
valproic acid
low serum sodium _______ lithium levels
increases
hypernatremia leads to _______ lithium levels
decreased
Caffeine, Metamucil and bronchial dilators _____ lithium levels
decrease
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, diuretics, ACE Inhibitors/ARB, Carbamazepine,
Calcium Channel Blockers, NSAIDS, fluoxetine (Prozac)
= things that promote water loss
________ lithium levels
increase
true or false: lithium provides a suicidal protective factor?
true
those not on Lithium commit suicide 20 times more often
lithium prevents relapse 25-50% in both ____ & ______ episodes
manic and depressive
contraindications of lithium
Severe cardiovascular disease
Severe renal disease
Severe sodium depletion
Dehydration (Exercise Diuretics Hot environment Diarrhea/vomiting)
Concurrent use of diuretics
Substance use
Pregnancy/ Lactation
Use of OTC ( NSAIDs Ibuprofen, Naproxen)
Consider Developmental Variable
excess fluid intake ____ lithium
dilutes
what would indicate someone should be on a lower dose of lithium?
renal disease, older age, interacting medications
SE of lithium
- GI: nausea, vomiting (usually resolve in a few days), metallic taste, polyuria,
polydipsia - muscle weakness, fine hand tremor, fatigue
- headache poor concentration and memory
- weight gain
- Acne, psoriasis, hair loss
- Decreased bone density
- Hypothyroidism
- Leukocytosis
- Assess for Metabolic Syndrome
how long does it take for lithium to reach a steady state
up to 5 days to reach steady
state (i.e. 5 1/2 half lives)
what levels indicate mild-moderate lithium toxicity
1-2 mEq/L
symptoms of mild-moderate lithium toxicity
- Diarrhea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Tremors
*** Increased drowsiness
Uncontrollable movement
Blurred vision
what levels indicate severe lithium toxicity
> 2 mEq/L
symptoms of severe lithium toxicity
Delirium
Slurred Speech
Seizures
Rapid Heart Rate
Hyperthermia
Nystagmus
Confusion
Kidney failure
Coma
ideal dose of lithium
once daily to decreases risk of
toxicity or long term kidney damage.
true or false - there are physical withdrawal symptoms when you abruptly stop lithium
false - but rapid cycling may occur
pt teaching for lithium
- Eat a regular diet with adequate salt and fluids (avoid excessive salt and fluids).
- Never double up on missed doses.
- Ensure all physicians involved in care aware on Lithium.
- Report signs of toxicity to physician at once.
- Ensure patients do not take Lithium 12 hours prior to levels being drawn.
What is a commonly used analgesic that can increase lithium
levels and risk of nephrotoxicity?
IBprofin (advil) is hard on the kidneys (so take Tylenol) – both use the kidneys so it can cause lithium increase which can cause toxicity
true or false all anticonvulsants can be used as mood stabilizers
false
Mechanism of Action: lamotrigine
- Increases inhibitory (GABA) neurotransmission
- Inhibits excitatory (glutamate) neurotransmission
indications for lamotrigine
Epilepsy
Bipolar depression acute treatment and maintenance
Off Label use- Borderline Personality
lamotrigine should be used with caution in pts with?
renal or hepatic impairment