Anti-epileptic Mood Stabilizers

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drugs in class

valproic acid

divalproex Na (Depakote)

lamotrigine (Lamictal)

carbamazepine (Tegretol)

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properties/MOA valproic acid

divalproex Na (Depakote)

·       Works through the Na/Ca channels

·       First line therapy

·       Better tolerated & fast onset

Greater therapeutic index

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effects/adverse rxn valproic acid

divalproex Na (Depakote)

·       Thrombocytopenia

·       Hepatotoxicity

·       Pancreatitis

·       Weight gain

·       GI upset

Teratogen

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contraindications valproic acid

divalproex Na (Depakote)

Contraindicated w/ pregnancy

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nursing info valproic acid

divalproex Na (Depakote)

·       Monitor plasma levels q6 months

Take w/food

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effects/adverse rxn lamotrigine

·       Stevens-Johnson rash

→ If dose is too high, too fast

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nursing info lamotrigine

·       NO need to monitor plasma levels

·       Gaining in popularity

Expensive

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effects/adverse rxn carbamazepine

·       Ataxia

·       Vertigo

·       HA

Leukopenia