Mood stabilizing drugs Flashcards
Drug for bipolar disorder (especially manic phase)
Lithium Carbonate (Cabolith)
acronym used for bipolar disorder drug
LITHIUM
What does the L in LITHIUM stand for
Level therapeutic range (0.6-1.2)
What does the I in LITHIUM stand for
Increased urination
What does the T in LITHIUM stand for
Thirst increased
What does the H in LITHIUM stand for
Headache and tremors
What does the second I in LITHIUM stand for
Increase fluids
What does the U in LITHIUM stand for
Unsteady
What does the M in LITHIUM stand for
Morton’s salt- adequate intake
Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers
Valporic Acid (Depakene)
Cabamazepine (Tegretol)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Valporic Acid (Depakene)
can be taken alone or with lithium
Acronym used for Valporic Acid (Depakene)
DEPA
what does the D in DEPA stand for
Discontinue if hyperammonemia occurs
what does the E in DEPA stand for
Elevate levels of GABA in brain
what does the P in DEPA stand for
Prolonged bleeding if given with antiplatelet agents
what does the A in DEPA stand for
Avoid CNS depressants and don’t give with carbonated beverages
What can you take withValporic Acid (Depakene) to help with GI upset
milk
Cabamazepine (Tegretol) can be used for bipolar disorder as an alternative to
lithium
What is the acronym used for Cabamazepine (Tegretol)
TEGRETOL
The T in TEGRETOL stands for
Trigeninal Neuralgia, Toni-clonic seizures
The E in TEGRETOL stands for
Evalue for UE; anorexia, nausea, dizziness, sedation, headache, sore throat
The G in TEGRETOL stands for
Give with food, milk to reduce GI distress
The R in TEGRETOL stands for
Review levels, maintain – between 4-12 micrograms/ml
The second E in TEGRETOL stands for
Evaluate for anorexia – may indicate toxic levels
