Mood Stabilizers

Generic Names

100

Generic name for Depakote

Valproic Acid

200

Generic name for Lamictal

Lamotrigine

300

Generic name for Tegretol

Carbamazepine

400

Generic name for Zyprexa

Olanzapine

500

Generic name for Eskalith

Lithium

Miscellaneous

100

Treatment resistant mania, or those who ecperience 4 or more manic episode per year get what treatment ? 

ECT

200

Medication used to bring mania under fast control

Olanzapine / Zyprexa 

300

Class of medications often used to treat mood disorders

Anticonvulsant / Antiseizure Medications

400

In Bipolar II disorder you do not experience these.

Hallucinations 

500

If given with anti platelet agents, it can cause prolonged bleeding

Depakote 

Lithium

100

Water intake recommended in mls

1500-3000mls

200

Duration to take effect

7-14 days

300

Labs drawn before starting medication

TSH, T3, T4

400

Severe Toxicity signs

Convulsions, oliguria, possible death

500

Interacts with these medications

NSAIDS, Diuretics, ACE inhibitors

Side Effects

100

The painful rash and flu-like symptoms that requires emergency intervention can be a serious side effect of Lamotrigine.

Steven Johnson's Syndrome

200

No grapefruit juice

Carbamazepine/Tegretol

300

Hyperammonemia

Valproic Acid/Depakote

400

Stay out of the sun

Lamotrigine/Lamictal

500

Alternative Contraceptives (2 meds)

Lamotrigine/Lamictal

Carbamazepine/Tegretol