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Mood Stabilizing Agents Flashcards

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Mood Stabilizing ACTION

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modulate effects of norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, glutamate, gaba = which contribute to bipolar

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Mood Stabilizing INDICATIONs

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prevention and treatment of manic episodes

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Lithium Increased Potency interactions

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thiazides 
NSAIDS
ACE inhibitors
Furosemide
Dehydration 
Elderly 
Renal illness
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Lithium Decreased Potency Interactions

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Mannitol
Theophyline
Caffeinated products
Pregnancy 
Acetazolamide
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Mood Stabilizing Contra/Precautions

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elderly
pregnant
lactating mothers
children <18
seizure disorders
head injuries
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Lithium Carbonate Action

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cross cellular membrane altering sodium transport

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Lithium SA

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increased thirst
metallic taste
increased urination
fine/head tremoring
mild diarrhea
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Lithium Toxicity (SHOULD withhold dosage & contact PCP)

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severe diarrhea
vomiting
drowsiness
muscular weakness

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Blood lvl 1.5 - 2 mEq/L

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Blurred vision, vomiting, diarrhea

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2 - 3.5 mEq/L

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tremors
sedation
confusion

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> 3.5 mEq/L

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delirium
seizure
coma
death

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Anticonvulsants

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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
topiramate (Topamax)

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Treat symptoms consistent with mania

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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

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Drug of choice that feels of getting high

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Gabapentin (Neurontin)

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Medication of concern that causes GLAUCOMA

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Topiramate (topamax)

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Anticonvulsant SA

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dizziness
drowsiness
tremor
visual disturbance
nausea
vomiting
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Carbamazepine (tegretol)

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dizziness drowsiness
tremor 
visual disturbance
N/V
give with food !!!
weight gain
alopecia

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