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Lithium |
Mimics Sodium - Watch for Edema and Dehydration Takes a long time to take effect (weeks/mnths) Do not give in Prego |
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Anticonvulsants |
GABA Action - enhances so decreased nuro/muscular (fatugue, HA, dizzy) Can also cause bone marrow suppression No levels (no addiction) Stevens-Johnson Syndrome |
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome |
Painful Rash that leads to shredding of skin and blisters Medical Emergency - Get rid of reaction source Source are medication (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Antibiotics, Seizure Meds, Mental Illness meds, Radiation) and viral infections (herpes, HIV, Hep) Fluid Replacement, wound care, eye care |
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What drugs are included in the category Anticonvulsants? |
divalproex sodium, valproic acid, or valproate sodium |
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Specifiers for Bipolar |
Anxious, Mixed (depression, mania), |
