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Antimanics (Lithium)
Mr. D Pharmacology Final
Term | Definition |
---|---|
Thioridazine | Mellaril |
Clonazapam | Klonopin |
Clozapine | Clozaril |
Risperidone | Risperdal |
Quetiapine | Seroquel |
Antimanics are used in the treatment of | mania (mood disorders) |
What will you see in mania? | excitement, hyperactivity, elevation of mood, very talkative (possible hallucinations) |
What is the most commonly used drug for the treatment of mania? | Lithium |
What is the most common mood stabilizer? | Lithium |
State board exams always ask at least ___ question regarding Lithium. | 1 |
Does lithium speed up or slows down neuronal activity? | Slows down brain activity. |
Lithium is similar to | sodium |
Sodium is required for | the conduction of nerve impulses |
Lithium interferes with | nerve conduction |
Lithium's interference with nerve conduction has what affect on the individual? | Calming |
Lithium is used to treat | Mania in BP1 and BP2 |
Sodium causes | neurotransmitters to jump the synaptic cleft |
Lithium can become | toxic if over dose |
Lithium increases the reuptake of | norepinephrine and dopamine |
How long does lithium take to work? | 1 to 2 weeks |
Therapeutic blood levels of lithium range from | 0.5 to 1.5 mEq/L |
Maintenance dosage for Lithium | 900-1200mg |
Lithium side effects | Mild to Moderate: Nausea, Tremors, Increased thirst, Increased urination |
Lithium toxicity causes | heart and kidney damage |
Lithium signs of overdose | vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, loss of equilibrium, ringing in ears(tinnitus), excessive thirst, excessive urination(wetting pants) |
Lithium drug interactions with | Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diuretics, SSRI antidressant |
2nd best choice for mania mood stabilization | anticonvulsants |
Name anticonvulsants | Depakote, Gabapentin, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine, Topiramate, Oxcarbazepine, Tiagabine |
3rd best choice for mania | Propranolol |
How do anticonvulsants work? | They increase the inhibitory actions of GABA |
Anticonvulsant side effects | dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, tremors, rash, and weight gain |
Anticonvulsant side effects increase or decrease with time? | side effects lessen with time |
Should pregnant women take anticonvulsants? | no |
Anticonvulsants can cause problems with what organ over time? | liver |
Propranolol is a | Non-selective Beta blocker |
Propranolol can be used for | anticipatory performance issues to calm down without sedation. Lowers blood pressure |
Student used propranolol to pass | physical agility test |
Propranolol only given if pulse rate is above | > 60 beats per minute |
Propranolol only give if blood pressure is above | > 90/60 blood pressure |
Mood stabilizers ok to give for | schizo affective disorder |
Lithium works best when it is the primary medication because | it does not mix well with other drugs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diuretics, SSRI antidressant) |
fluoxetine (Prozac) daily dosage | 20-40 mg |