Anti-epileptic Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
How is anti-seizure Drug therapy employed?
A
Match drug with seizure type
Trial & Error period
- Drug adjustments in dosage are often needed
- No drug should be considered ineffective until it has been tested in sufficiently high dosages and for a reasonable time
2
Q
What percentage of individuals is drug therapy effective?
A
60-70%!
3
Q
What is the most common cause of ineffective drug therapy?
A
NONADHERENCE!
4
Q
What two things do all AEDs have in common?
A
1) risk for suicidal behavior
2) Withdrawal
- need to slowly wean over 6 wks to months!
5
Q
Name the 4 Traditional AEDs:
A
1) phenytoin (Dilantin)
2) fosphenytoin
3) carbamazepine (Tegretol)
4) valproic acid (Depakote)
6
Q
Name the 2 Newer Agent AEDs:
A
1) gabapentin (Neurontin)
2) pregabalin (Lyrica)
