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NUR 255- Unit 2 Meds
Meds for Bipolar and Psychosis
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Nursing
Not Applicable
02/01/2011

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Abilify
(aripiprazole)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic
(dopamine system stabilizer)
Term
Valium
(diazepam)
Definition
Benzodiazepine anxiolytic
Term
Clonipin
(clonazipam)
Definition
Benzodiazepine anxiolytic
Term
Xanax
(alprazolam)
Definition
Benzodiazepine anxiolytic
Term
Seroquel
(quitiapine)
Definition
atypical antipsychotic
Term
Buspar
(buspirone)
Definition
Anxiolytic
Term
Clozaril
(clozapine)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic
seratonin and dopamine antagonist
Used to treat schizophrenia
Not first line drug used
Term
Lamactal
(lamotrigine)
Definition
Anticonvulsant
Used for depressive/bipolar
Term
Zyprexa
(olanzapine)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic
Term
Risperdal
(risperadone)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic
Long-lasting injectable
Term
Tegretol
(carbamazepine)
Definition
Anticonvulsant
often used for acute mania
Term
Geodon
(ziprasidone)
Definition
Atypical antipsychotic
Seratonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
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Depakote
(divalproex sodium)
Definition
Anticonvulsant/Antiseizure
Used to manage manic episodes in bipolar disorder
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Eskalith
(lithium)
Definition
Mood Stabilizer
also used for bipolar mania
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