A/33 Antiepileptics Broad Spectrum And Status Epilepticus Flashcards
1
Q
Ethosuximide
A
Absence seizures
Nausea, GI distress, headache
2
Q
Valproate
A
Toni-clonic, partial and absence seizures. Mania, migraine prophylaxis.
Enzyme blocker
Nausea, GI distress, tremor, weight gain, hair loss, hepatitis
Teratogenic
3
Q
Lamotrigine
A
Absence and generalized seizures
Nausea, ataxia, diplopia, SJS, TEN, rashes
4
Q
Clonazepam
A
BZD
Status epilepticus, absence
5
Q
Levetiracetam
A
Tonic-clonic, partial seizures
Somnolence, ataxia, dizziness
6
Q
Diazepam
A
BZD
Status epilepticus