BH: Bipolar

what is a mood stabilizer

lithium carbonate

what is important about lithium carbonate

toxicity (coarse tremor and confusion), hypothyroidism, nephrotoxicity, keep consistent salt/fluid intake

what are the three anti seizure meds

lamotrigine, valproic acid, carbamazepine

what is lamotrigine used for

maintenance/prevention

what is special about lamotrigine

black box warning for stevens johnson syndrome (stop immediately if there is a rash)

what is valproic acid used for

acute mania

what is special about valproic acid

hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, thrombocytopenia

what is carbamazepine used for

acute mania (second line)

what is special about carbamazepine

Agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, stevens johnson syndrome

what are the atypical antipsychotics

risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine

what are risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine used for and what is special about them

acute mania, weight gain, hyperglycemia/diabetes, metabolic syndrome

what is the golden standard for bipolar meds

lithium carbonate