Causes of SIADH - ans ---
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Is primarily metabolized by ______ (cytochrome P450) - ans ---Is primarily metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4
HORRIBLE D/T DRUG-DRUG INTERACTIONS
ANTICONVULSANT •First line agent for acute mania and mania prophylaxis
•Indicated for rapid cyclers and mixed patients
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) LABS and DOSAGE - ans ---•Before med is started: baseline LIVER function tests, CBC, THYROID, KIDNEY, PREGNANCY and an EKG
•Monitoring: Steady state achieved after 5 days -check 12 hours after last dose and repeat CBC and LFT
•Goal: Target levels 4-12mcg/ml
400-1200 mg/day
•Need to check level and adjust dosing after around a month because induces own metabolism.
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