1
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Therapeutic class
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mood stabilizer
2
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Example
A
lithium (Eskalith)
3
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Mechanism of Action
A
affects sodium transport across cell membranes
4
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Actions and Uses
A
primary use: acute treatment of manic or mixed bipolar disorder
effective for purely manic or purely depressive episodes
acts like sodium in body (excessive sweating or dehydration can cause toxicity)
5
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Adverse Effects
A
Headache lethargy fatigue recent memory loss nausea and vomiting anorexia abdominal pain diarrhea dry mouth muscle weakness hand tremors reversible leukocytosis nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
6
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Interactions
A
Diuretics,NSAIDS,COX-2 inhibitors,methyldopa, phenytoin
SSRIs, SNRIs and MAOIs ( serotonin syndrome)
7
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Black Box Warning
A
Requires close monitoring to prevent toxicity
8
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Pregnancy Category
A
D
if pregnant can use lamotrigine (Lamictal)
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