AEDs Flashcards
Which AEDs are indicated for focal seizures?
Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Eslicarbazepine (Aptiom), Lacosamide (Vimpat), Perampanel (Fycompa)
Aptiom is primarily used as adjunct and Vimpat is expensive!
Which AEDs are broad spectrum?
Valproate (Depakote), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Levetiracetam (Keppra), Clobazam (Onfi), and Topiramate (Topomax)
***Onfi and Topomax mainly used as adjunct
Which AEDs are used to treat absence seizures?
1st line: Ethosuximide, 2nd line: Valproate
Which AED can be used for atonic seizures?
Rufinamide
adverse effects of Carbamazepine? (3)
hyponatremia, aplastic anemia, pancytopenia
adverse effects of Clobazam? (1)
somnolence
adverse effects of Ethosuximide? (1)
aplastic anemia
adverse effects of Felbamate? (2)
aplastic anemia, hepatotoxicity
adverse effects of Gabapentin (2)?
edema, dizziness
adverse effects of Lacosamide? (1)
PR interval prolongation
adverse effects of Lamotrigine (1)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
adverse effects of Levetiracetam (1)?
agitation, somnolence
adverse effects of Oxcarbazepine? (3)
hyponatremia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia
adverse effects of Perampanel (1)
aggressive behavior
adverse effects of phenobarbital (2)
hepatotoxicity, somnolence
adverse effects of phenytoin? (3)
neuropathy, ataxia, gum hyperplasia
adverse effects of pregabalin (1)
edema
adverse effects of Primidone (2)?
ataxia, vertigo