Renal impairment

Question 1

Antipsychotics to avoid in renal impairment

Answer 1

Sulpride

Amisulpride

Question 2

Preferable antipsychotics in renal disease

Answer 2

Haloperidol

Olanzapine

Question 3

Preferable antidepressants in renal disease

Answer 3

No strong evidence to use or avoid any

Sertraline, citalopram and fluoxetine all reasonable

Question 4

Mood stabiliser first line in renal impairment

Answer 4

Valproate

Question 5

Mood stabiliser second line in renal impairment

Answer 5

Lamotrigine

Question 6

Mood stabiliser to avoid in renal impairment

Answer 6

Lithium