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What is the MOA?
It is unknown
What are some adverse reactions?
Bloating and abnominal distress
Bloody stools
Hand tremor
Increased body weight
Nocturia
What are the contraindications?
MAOI use within 10 days
bone marrow depression
Special considerations?
Blood range of Lithium should be 0.6 - 0.8mg/L
Monitored salt intake and no alcohol
Carbamazepin reacts with benzodiazepines, diltiazem, oral contraceptives, MAOIs, phenytoin, warfarin
Name 2 most commonly prescribed bipolar agents
divalproex
lamotrigine
BN for divalproex?
Depakote
BN for lamotrigine?
Lamictal
Author
Fari052
ID
267808
Card Set
Bipolar agents
Description
Bipolar disease: depressive psychosis alternating between excessive phases of mania and depression
Updated
2014-03-25T04:35:29Z
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