Antimanic Drugs (Mood Stabilizers)

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antimanic drugs

also known as mood stabilizers

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lithium carbonate

this antimanic drug causes lithium toxicity

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  • lithium carbonate

  • valproic acid

  • carbamazepine

  • sodium divalproex

what antimanic drugs are anticonvulsants

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lamotrigine

this drug causes rashes and Stevens-Johnsons syndrome

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  • vomiting

  • diarrhea

  • drowsiness

  • in coordination

  • coarse hand tremors

  • muscle twitching

  • T-wave depression

  • confusion

  • severe hypotension

  • seizures

  • oliguria

  • circulatory failure or DEATH

what are the signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity

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  • serum lithium monitoring after 3 weeks of starting treatment

  • increase oral fluid intake and salt in the diet

nursing responsibilities when administering lithium carbonate