What is the primary mechanism of action for Carbamazepine as a mood stabilizer?
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Correct answer: Blockade of voltage-gated sodium channels
Carbamazepine stabilizes hyper-excited nerve membranes by inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channels in their inactivated state. This reduces the propagation of abnormal electrical impulses in the brain.
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