It - Anticonvulsant Meds

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ANTICONVULSANT BIPOLAR MEDS:

PURPOSE

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1. Treat bi-polar disorder (manic or depressed).

2. Seizure disorders.

3. C N S pain

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EFFECTIVENESS:

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May take 1 to 2 weeks to stabilize bipolar

disorder

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VALPROIC ACID

MOOD STABILIZER

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THERAPEUTIC LEVEL 50 - 100

CHECK SERUM BLOOD LEVEL FOR TOXICITY

(HEPATIC FUNCTION)

CALL M D IF 90 OR ABOVE

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CARBAMAZEPINE

MOOD STABILIZER

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THERAPEUTIC LEVEL 6 - 12

CHECK SERUM BLOOD LEVEL FOR TOXICITY

(HEPATIC FUNCTION)

CALL M D IF 10 OR ABOVE

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SIDE EFFECTS

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1. Dizziness, Fatigue & Tremor

2. Drowsiness, weight gain

3. HA, Hepatotoxicity with Valproic Acid & Carbamazepine

4. Nausea, Rash especially with Lamotrigine

5. Vomiting & G I Upset

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TEACHING

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1. Notify doctor if pregnant or breast feeding baby.

2. Advise not to stop medication abruptly.

3. Be cautious driving or operating heavy machinery especially while medication is being adjusted

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TEACHING

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As medication stabilizes the mood swings, the chance for a successful suicide attempt

increases.

Monitor Valproic Acid & Carbamazepine serum levels for toxicity.

Don't stop med, seizures may occur, IF taking med for seizures

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ANTICONVULSANT BIPOLAR MEDS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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1. Hypersensitivity with M A O Is.

2. Lactation.

3. Glaucoma.

4. Liver disease.

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ANTICONVULSANT BIPOLAR MEDS:

PRECAUTIONS:

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1. Elderly.

2. Liver, Renal, Cardiac disease.

3. Pregnancy, Lactation.

4. Renal & Hepatic insufficiency.

5. Children under 16