A young male presents with reduced sleep, hyperactivity and elevated mood. He has a family history of mania. Which of the following drug should be used for long term treatment of this patient?
Correct Answer: Lithium carbonate
Description: (Ref: Katzung 14th ed. P 524)Drug of choice for mania is LithiumDOC for acute attack of manic episode: Atypical antipsychotics/BenzodiazepinesAgents that can be used in treatment of Mania: (Mn: Li ACT Val)#Lithium (DOC)#Atypical antipsychotics#Carbamazepine#Topiramate#Valproate
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