Lithium
Blood serum level of 0.5 - 1.5 is considered this.
This condition is characterized by the presence of history of at least one manic episode.
What is bipolar I disorder?
Citalopram, fluoxetine, , paroxetine, and sertraline are examples of this class of medication, which blocks the synaptic reuptake of serotonin. Side effects may include agitation, insomnia, headache, nausea and vomiting, sexual dysfunction, and hyponatremia.
At this stage, with blood levels of 1.5 - 2.0, symptoms include gastrointestinal upset, coarse hand tremor, confusion, hyperirritability of muscles, electroencephalographic changes, sedation, incoordination.
What is early toxicity?
This disorder is characterized by a persistently depressed mood lasting for a minimum of 2 weeks.
Major depressive disorder.
This medication, which works by blocking the synaptic reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, and therefore is an SNRI, may reduce pain associated with depression and is approved for fibromyalgia and pain of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
What is duloxetine (cymbalta)?
At this stage, with blood levels >2.5, convulsions, oliguria (producing none or small amounts of urine), and death can occur.
What is severe toxicity?
This stage, with blood levels 2.0 - 2.5, is characterized by ataxia, giddiness, serious electroencephalographic changes, blurred vision, clonic movements, large output of dilute urine, seizures, stupor, severe hypotension, and coma. Death may occur secondary to pulmonary complications.
What are advanced signs of toxicity?
This disorder is characterized by the presence or history of at least one hypomanic episode
What is bipolar II disorder?
This medication belongs to a class known as the serotonin antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs), which moderate blockade of 5-HT synaptic reuptake. A side effect is extreme drowsiness, so this medication is often prescribed to be taken at bedtime for insomnia.
What is trazodone?
Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, polyuria (producing too much urine), lethargy, sedation, and fine hand tremor occur at levels <1.5 are considered this.
What are expected side effects?