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Bipolar / Nerv Sys
ch 17, therapeutic agents for the nervous system - pharm tech
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bipolar disorder | aka manic depressive disorder; experience excessive mood swings that range from manic (high) to depressive (low) states |
| drug treatment for bipolar disorder | lithium, anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics |
| generic for Eskalith | lithium *patients must have their blood levels monitored regularly for toxicity |
| Trileptal | oxcarbazepine *anticonvulsant |
| Depakote | divalproex sodium *anticonvulsant |
| Lamictal | lamotrigine *anticonvulsant |
| Tegretol | carbamazepine *anticonvulsant |
| Risperdol | risperidone *atypical antipsychotic |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine *atypical antipsychotic |
| Geodon | ziprasidone *antipsychotic |
| Seroquel | quetiapine *atypical antipsychotic |