CARBAMAZEPINE IN BIPOLAR DISORDER: AN OVERVIEW
Vijay D. Havaldar*, Snehal S. Shinde, Nilam Y. Jadhav and Savita S. Mali
ABSTRACT
The aim of this review is to provide an overview on the bipolar disorder and potential use of carbamazepine (CBZ) in such bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is characterized by affective episodes such as manic, hypomanic or major depressive. This paper covers the information about the bipolar disorder, its consequences and pathophysiology in brief. Also, it focuses on the potential use of anticonvulsant drug, carbamazepine in such disorder and its superiority over other drugs such as chlorpromazine and lithium. Bipolar disorder is a complex disorder and carbamazepine is effective in combination therapy with other drugs as compared to monotherapy. More emphasis should be given on the treatment adherence by the patient while treating bipolar disorder.
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