Which drugs are first-line tx for Bipolar Disorder?
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Lithium (Lithobid)
divalproex (Depakote)
How long should a pt trial an antidepressant before considering it a fail?
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4-8weeks
start with lowest dose reccomended to minimize side effects
SSRI drug examples:
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citalopram (Cipramil)
Escitalopram (Cipralex)
Sertraline (Lustral)
Fluvoxamine (Faverin)
Fluoxetine (Faverin)
Lithium information:
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drug of choice for euphoric mania
give in divided daily doses
monitor plasma drug levels
use caution w/ diuretics
Adverse effects: GI, tremor, polyuria
reduce dose in pts with renal failure
indication: Bipolar disorder
PRescribing considerations for Benzodiazepines:
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, not effective tx for depression
short term use only
high risk for dependence & abuse
potential for rebound anxiety
Prescribing antidepressants in pregnancy:
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Parozetine is contraindicated in pregnancy d/t congenital defects including
atrail septal defect
Contradindications for prescribing Divalproex sodium (Depakote)
Valproic Acid (Depakene)
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hepatic impairment
mitchondrial disoders
urea cycle disorders
Which drug classes can be prescribed and are considered first line treatment for
Social Anxiety Disorder?
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Lithium (Lithobid)
divalproex (Depakote)
How long should a pt trial an antidepressant before considering it a fail?
,Give this one a try later!
4-8weeks
start with lowest dose reccomended to minimize side effects
SSRI drug examples:
Give this one a try later!
citalopram (Cipramil)
Escitalopram (Cipralex)
Sertraline (Lustral)
Fluvoxamine (Faverin)
Fluoxetine (Faverin)
Lithium information:
Give this one a try later!
drug of choice for euphoric mania
give in divided daily doses
monitor plasma drug levels
use caution w/ diuretics
Adverse effects: GI, tremor, polyuria
reduce dose in pts with renal failure
indication: Bipolar disorder
PRescribing considerations for Benzodiazepines:
Give this one a try later!
, not effective tx for depression
short term use only
high risk for dependence & abuse
potential for rebound anxiety
Prescribing antidepressants in pregnancy:
Give this one a try later!
Parozetine is contraindicated in pregnancy d/t congenital defects including
atrail septal defect
Contradindications for prescribing Divalproex sodium (Depakote)
Valproic Acid (Depakene)
Give this one a try later!
hepatic impairment
mitchondrial disoders
urea cycle disorders
Which drug classes can be prescribed and are considered first line treatment for
Social Anxiety Disorder?
Give this one a try later!
