A/32 Antiepileptics Narrow Spectrum Flashcards
1
Q
Phenytoin
A
Tonic-clonic, partial. Iv for status epilepticus
Side effects:
Nausea, vomiting, ataxia, nystagmus, tremor, diplopia, gingival hyperplasia, megaloblastic anemia.
Teratogenic
Enzyme inducer
2
Q
Carbamazepine
A
Neuralgia, mania. Partial and tonic-clonic seizures
BM suppression, eosinophilia, SJS
Enzyme inducer
Teratogenic
3
Q
Phenobarbital
A
Binds to GABA.
Tonic-clonic and partial seizures. Iv for status epilepticus
Sedation.
Enzyme inducer
Teratogenic
4
Q
Vigabatrin
A
Inhibits GABA transaminase.
Partial and tonic-clonic seizures
Drowsiness, headache, weight gain, confusion, visual field loss