14th June 2021

A 27-year-old man was admitted to a psychiatric ward four weeks previously

A 27-year-old man was admitted to a psychiatric ward four weeks previously for management of acute mania. He was diagnosed with bipolar two years ago but had lost contact with services and was not on any medication at the time of his admission. His condition has since stabilised, and he is reviewed to start prophylactic treatment of mania.

Which of the following drugs is NOT a treatment option?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.