Introduction:

Bipolar disorder TB is a chronic and recurrent disease, according to DSM 5 it is classified into subtypes: bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, cyclothymia and residual categories of atypical forms that do not fit into aforementioned subtypes. Prevalence of type I TB is similar between men and women, while type II TB occurs more frequently in women. According to the National Mental Health Survey, estimated prevalence of type I bipolar disorder in Colombia is 1.9% in men and 0.6% in women, for a total percentage of 1.3%. Etiology of TB includes genetic, neuro biochemical, neuro anatomical, as well as medical and environmental factors. Treatment of bipolar disorder can be divided into two phases: management of an initial episode and long-term treatment to prevent relapses, drugs normally used are: Lithium, antipsychotics and anticonvulsants. Mood stabilizers accepted by FDA are: Lithium, carbamazepine, divalproex, and lamotrigine. An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is defined as any harmful and unintended response to a drug, it constitutes a major cause of morbidity and mortality and increased healthcare costs. Pharma-covigilance systems allow identification and prevention of risks associated with use of drugs.

Methodology:

A graphic search was performed using PubMed database, using MeSH terms. Inclusion criteria used were: a) Articles published between 2016 and 2021, b) English or Spanish language, c) Study population: Patients with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder according to DSM criteria.

Results:

It was found that severe adverse effects of mood stabilizers such as carbamazepine and valproic acid are varied, skin manifestations such as Stevens-Johnson's syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis can occur; Hematological manifestations such as aplastic anemia and hepatic manifestations such as hepatotoxicity and hyperammonemia.