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Anti-Convulsants Flashcards

1
Q

What are 5 anti-convulsants

A

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine

Sodium Valproate

Lamotrigine

Levetiracetam

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2
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How do anti-convulsants work (2)

A

Enhance GABA signals

Blocks Na+ channels to stop AP

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What are 3 uses of anti-convulsants

A

Epilepsy (tonic-clonic / focal seizures)

Status Epilepticus

Trigemenial Neuralgia

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Who should not take Sodium valproate (2)

A

Pregnant women (teratogenic)

Contraindicated in child bearing age
=> inc. metabolism of the pill
=> more likely to get pregnant

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What is a common side effect of Anti-Convulsants

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Skin rashes

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