Anti-epileptics Flashcards

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What is first line treatment for a focal seizure?

A

Carbamazepine or lamotrigine

Can use oxcarbazepine, sodium valproate or levetiracetam if not suited

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What is used to treat absence seizures?

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Sodium valproate or ethosuximide (or lamotrigine)

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What is used to treat myoclonic seizures?

A

Sodium valproate or topiramate or levetiracetam

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What is used to treat atonic seizures?

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Sodium valproate or lamotrigine

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What is used to treat generalised tonic-clonic seizures?

A

Carbamazepine or lamotrigine or topiramate or sodium valproate

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What is used to treat status epilelpticus?

A
IV lorazepam (repeat after 10 mins if seizure recurs or fails to respond)
Buccal midazolam or rectal diazepam are alternatives in the community
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How are febrile convulsions managed?

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Paracetamol but if prolonged then treat as per status epilepticus

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