MOOD STABILIZERS Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is Carbamazepine used for?
Anticonvulsant, trigeminal neuralgia, bipolar mania, tonic-clonic seizures
Carbamazepine is marketed under the brand name Tegretol.
What conditions is Divalproex (Depakote) indicated for?
Partial seizures, migraine prophylaxis, bipolar mania
Divalproex is a combination of valproic acid and sodium valproate.
What is Lamotrigine (Lamictal) used to treat?
Seizures with enzyme interaction without valproic acid, seizures (monotherapy), bipolar disorder (monotherapy), hepatic impairment
Lamotrigine is often used for its mood-stabilizing effects.
What is the primary use of Lithium carbonate (Eskalith)?
Bipolar disorder
Lithium is a mood stabilizer often used in the treatment of mania.
Which conditions does Topiramate (Topamax) address?
Epileptic seizures, migraine prophylaxis, cluster headache, off-label for alcohol use, renal impairment
Topiramate is known for its ability to reduce the frequency of migraines.
What indications does Valproic acid (Depakene) have?
Partial seizures, migraine prophylaxis, bipolar mania
Valproic acid is a key medication for managing seizure disorders.
Fill in the blank: Carbamazepine is also known as _______.
Tegretol
True or False: Divalproex is used for treating cluster headaches.
False
Divalproex is indicated for partial seizures, migraine prophylaxis, and bipolar mania, not specifically for cluster headaches.
What is a common use of Topiramate besides treating epileptic seizures?
Migraine prophylaxis
Topiramate is effective in preventing migraines in patients.
