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Anti-epileptic drugs? Flashcards

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Benzodiazepines

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Diazepam, Lorazepam, Midazalam

Potentate GABA activity at GABAa receptors

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Na channel blockers

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Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Lamotrigine

Carbamazepine - trigeminal neuralgia too

Blocks Na channels so slows recovery of inactive neurones
Reduced Ca influx - reduced transmission

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Na channel blockers DDIs, ADRs, Contraindications

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Teratogenic

Bone marrow suppression
Hyponatraemia

CYP3A4 inducer - reduces COCP + warfarin effect
CYP3A4 inhibitor - carbamazepine (autoinduction of it’s own metabolism so need to ^dose over time)

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Sodium Valproate - main ADR?

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Na blocker

Teratogenic

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Levetiracetam

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SAFE IN PREGNANCY

Synaptic vesicle 2A Inhibition
Prevents Ca influx - neurotransmitter doesn’t get released

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How long do you wait during a seizure before giving meds?

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5 mins

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Treatment steps for seizure?

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  1. Lorazepam i.v. (benzodiazepine)
  2. Lorazepam i.v. (benzodiazepine)
  3. Phenytoin / Sodium Valproate
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