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17 Cards in this Set
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phenobarbital: MOA; MISC
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GABA-mimetic action;
Sedation Drug Interactions |
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Primidone: Metabolites; Use
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phenobarbital + phenylethylmalonide (PEMA);
DOC for neonatal Seizure |
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Phenytoin: brand; ADRS
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dilantin; Acute: nystagmus, diplopia, ataxia; Chronic: gingival hyperplasia, Hirsutism, neuropathy
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Valproic Acid: brand; MISC
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Depakene, Depakote; Use sprinkle if GI irritation. Do not chew sprinkle.
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Drugs used for partial seizures
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phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbiturates, valproate
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Drugs used for Generalized seizures
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Valproate, Lamotrigine, carbamazepine
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Drugs used for status epilepticus
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benzodiazepines, propofol
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Carbamazepine: brand; SE; other use
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Tegretol; aplastic anemia, leukopenia; trigeminal neuralgia
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ethosuximide, methsuximide, phensuximide: use; SE
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Only for absence seizures; blood dyscrasias
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Which benzos are commonly used for status elipticus? WHy
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Lorazepam, midazolam because fast acting. Can use rectal diazepam called (Diastat)
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Lamotrigine: brand; se
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lamictal; rash; avaible in regular and chewable
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Gabapentin: brand, SE, MOA
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neurontin; can cause weight gain, similar to gaba may affect on Ca++
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Topiramate:brand; misc
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topamax; can cause carbonic anhydrase inhibitor activity, maintain good hydration to prevent renal calculi
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Magnesium sulfate; use
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prevention and treatment of eclampsia (confulsions associated with toxins of pregnancy)
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Levetiracem: brand; use
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Keppra; partial seizure
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Tigabine: brand
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Gabitril
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Zonisamide: brand; se
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Zonegram; sulfonamide derivative, watch for sulfa allergy
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