Pharmacology Drugs Lecture 5

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Carbemazepine (Tegretol)

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For partial simple of complex seizures OR Tonic Clonic Sezures

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Phenytoin (Dilantin)

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oldest non-sedating drug used in txt of seizures (Partial simple or complex or tonic-clonic) Interferes with sodium ion movement across cell membrane. Keeps sodium channels inactive which decreases the ability of the neurons to fire at a high frequency.

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Valproic Acid (Depakene)

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Works on all types of seizures. Increases bioavailability of NT GABA.

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Ethosuximide (Zarontin)

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Specifically for Absence seizures.

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Valium and Ativan (seizures)

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Treatment for Status Epilepticus

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Amphetamines

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Increase the amounts of norepi, dopamine and seratonin (increase in mood/euphoria) CNS Stimulants.

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Ritalin (Methylphenidate)

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CNS Stimulant. Amphetamine. Stimulates cortex and subcortex in thalamus. For Narcolepsy and ADHD.

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Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl Citrate (Actiq)

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Potent analgesic used for managing severe pain. For pts who are tolerant of opioids (60 mg of Morphine) Rapid onset.