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AEDs Flashcards

1
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Levetiracetam brand name?

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keppra generic name?

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2
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tiagabine brand name?

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gabitril generic name?

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3
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topiramate brand name?

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topamax generic name?

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vigabatrin brand name?

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sabril generic name?

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5
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Benzodiazepine indications?

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First line for generalized seizures. Anesthesia induction. Anxiety. Eclampsia. Alcohol withdrawal/detox.

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6
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MoA benzodiazepines?

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increase frequency of Cl- channel opening: which is a GABA inhibitory channel

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Side Effects of benzos?

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Dependence, CNS/respiratory depression, reduced REM sleep

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8
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What is the antidote for benzo overdose?

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flumazenil

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9
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MoA barbituates?

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increases duration of Cl- channel opening; Cl- influx inhibits excitatory neuron firing and increases inhibitory GABA influence

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Side Effects of barbituates?

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CNS, Respiratory depression, dependence, P450 inducer

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11
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Indication for phenobarbital?

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AED

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Two things to consider when using phenobarbital?

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  1. have to monitor plasma levels 2. addiction potential
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13
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SE of phenobarbital specifically?

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  1. ataxia 2. fatigue/somnolence 3. paradoxical excitement
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Phenytoin brand name?

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dilantin generic name?

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15
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MoA for phenytoin:

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  1. Blocks activation of Na+ channels which inhibits glutamate release
  2. Also Class IIB antiarrhythmic
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16
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Indications for phenytoin?

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  1. status epilepticus 2. tonic-clonic/generalized seizures1
17
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Side Effects of phenytoin?

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  1. hirsuitism 2. gingival hyperplasia 3. neuropathy 4. megaloblastic anemia 5. teratogenic 6. drug induced SLE 7. induce cytochrome p450 8. teratogenic
18
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what drug is first line for tonic-clonic seizures?

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valproic acid

19
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valproic acid brand name?

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depakote generic name?

20
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valpoic acid MoA?

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Increases concentration of GABA by inhibiting activation of voltage gated Na+ channels

21
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3 indications for valproic acid?

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  1. first line for tonic clonic seizures 2. bipolar disorder 3. migraine ppx
22
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MC side effect of valproic acid?

23
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In what condition is valproic acid CI in?

24
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Mneumonic for side effects of valproic acid?

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V-A-L-P-R-O-A-T-E V - vomiting A - alopecia L - liver toxicity P - Pancreatitis and Pancytopenia R - retaining (Weight gain) O - Oedema A - appetite increase T - tremor E - enzyme inhibitor P450

25
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Use and MoA for tiagabine/gabitril?

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AED adjunct / decreases presynaptic uptake of GABA increasing GABA concentration in the synapse

26
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Use of vigabatrine/sabril?

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Infantile spasms

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