Somatic Therapies III Flashcards
What are the two drugs approved for bipolar maintenance?
- Li
- Lamotrigine
What are the three drugs that are helpful for the depressive stage of bipolar disorder?
- Olanzapine
- Quetiapine
- Lurasidone
What is the onset of action of Li?
5-7 days
What organ metabolizes Li?
Renal
What is the WBC abnormality that can occur with Li use?
Demarginalization causing leukocytosis
True or false: Li is rapidly absorbed
True
What are the pharmacokinetics of Li?
Linear
What are the side effects of Li?
- Polyuria/polydipsia
- Acne
- Hypothyroidism
How often should Li levels be checked?
Monthly for 3 months, then q 3 months
What are the drugs that increase Li levels?
Na depleting diuretics
Where is Li reabsorbed in the kidney?
Proximal tubule
Long term use of Li can increase what lyte level?
Ca
What are the cognitive side effects of Li?
- Distractibility
- poor memory
- Confusion
What are the congenital effects of Li?
Ebstein cardiac anomaly
When does Li toxicity come into play?
1.5 levels and above
What is the treatment for Li toxicity?
Dialysis
When is divalproex used for bipolar?
Rapid cyclers
What is the MOA of divalproex?
Increase GABA by inhibiting degradation and stimulating synthesis
What organ metabolizes divalproex? What are the labs that are monitored?
- Hepatic
- LFTs, CBC
What are the teratogenic effects of divalproex?
NTDs
What are the side effects of divalproex?
- Toxic hepatitis
- Hair loss
- PCOS
What are the effects of divalproex in prego?
NTDs