Bipolar medication Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most used anti manic / mood stabilizer ?
A
Lithium Carbonate
2
Q
examples of anti convulsants
A
Sodium Valproate , Carbamazepine , Oxcarbazepine
3
Q
What anti psychotics used for biopolar disorders
A
Quetiapine , Olanzapine , Risperidone , Haloperidol
4
Q
why should you be careful with lithium ?
A
lithium toxicity
therapeutic : 0.8-1.2 ,
toxicity: >2.0 ,
lethal : 2.5-3.0
5
Q
what are the most common acute toxic symptoms
A
neurological
