Anti-convulsant
Conditions
Bipolar Disorder (3/7, 4 or 7 dys)
→ Acute Depression and Maintenance (Not maniac) phase
Safest for
Medication Use in Pregnancy
A/E
Benigh rush
!SJS/TEN
(1:1000)
lower the level of certain anticonvulsants, but may have breakthrough seizures
Renal/Hepatic Impairment Dosing
Reduce dose by 50% in moderate HI and 75% in severe HI
Use with caution; reduced dose and titration in RI