FA Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
How treat Serotonin Syndrome?
A
- Stop all serotonin drugs (quick on & off)
- Sedate w/ BDZ - Lorazepam
- to eliminate agitation
- to stop clonus/tremor
- to lower HR/BP - Supportive care: O2 + IV fluids
2
Q
Which does Lithium damage, liver or kidney?
A
Kidney
- nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
- tubulointerstitial nephropathy
3
Q
Which does Valproate damage, liver or kidney?
A
Liver: monitor liver function tests + platelets
- hepatotoxicity
- thrombocytopenia
4
Q
Bupropion
- class
- main treatment
A
NE and D reuptake inhibitor
- treat depression
5
Q
When not use Bupropion?
A
Like all antidepressants can induce mania so not a good choice for maintenance therapy.
6
Q
Clonazepam
A
Benzodiazepine
7
Q
Topiramate
A
Anticonvulsant
8
Q
1st Line Bipolar maintenance?
A
Lithium
Valproate
