Anti-epileptic drugs: Flashcards by Milkha Singh | Brainscape

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benzodiazepine (lorazepam)

A

first line for status epilepticus, bind to GABA receptors and have positive allosteric effects which increase chloride reflux.

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IV phenytoin

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voltage-gated Na channel blocker.

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carbamazepine

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voltage-gated Na channel blocker.

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lamotrigine

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voltage-gated Na channel blocker.

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valproate

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voltage-gated Na channel blocker and weak inhibition of GABA inactivation enzymes and stimulates GABA synthesising enzymes.

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IV flumazenil

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reverses benzodiazepine overdose.

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