Anti-epileptics Flashcards

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What is the MOA of phenytoin?

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Inhibit VG fast Na+ channel in inactivated state on presynaptic glutamate neuron (same as local anesthetics and Class Ib anti-arrhythmia drugs)

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What are the dose-related ADRs of phenytoin in adults?

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Diplopia, ataxia, dizziness, nystagmus, tremor, sedation

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What are the non-dose-related / chronic use ADRs of phenytoin (unique to phenytoin) in adults?

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Gingival hyperplasia and hirsutism

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OD of phenytoin is what type of elimination?

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Zero-order elimination

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What is the definition of zero-order and first-order elimination?

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Zero-order elimination is a constant rate of metabolism independent of drug concentration (concentration, same plasma conc. / time, linear line). First-order elimination is rate of metabolism proportional to drug concentration where half life is constant (percentage, different conc. / time, exponential / curved line).

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What are the zero-order elimination drugs?

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Phenytoin, high-dose aspirin, and alcohol

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Which type of elimination allows for the drug to accumulate in the body because it is not efficient?

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Zero-order elimination

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What is the MOA of carbamazepine?

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Inhibit inactivated VG fast Na+ channel

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What are the ADRs of carbamazepine in adults?

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SIADH, SJS, and agranulocytosis (reduced WBC)

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Besides convulsion, carbamazepine is used to treat _____ and _____.

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Trigeminal Neuralgia, mania

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What are the ADRs of carbamazepine in the fetus?

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Cleft lip / palate and spina bifida

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What are the ADRs of phenytoin in the fetus?

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Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome (signs include microcephaly, growth delay, mental retardation, developmental delay, and craniofacial dysmorphic features; hydantoin old name for phenytoin)

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What are the 3 MOAs for valproic acid?

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  1. Inhibit VG fast Na+ channels in inactive state 2. Blocks GABA ransaminase (decrease degradation, increase GABA) 3) blocks VG T-type (transient) Ca2+ channel in Thalamus (glutamate neuron)
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Which drug is known to be the universal treatment for seizures since it can treat all types?

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Valproic acid

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What are the 2 uses of Valproic acid in addition to treating seizures?

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Treatment of mania, migraine prevention

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What ADR in the fetus occurs if mother takes Valproic acid (like all anti-convulsants)?

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Spina bifida

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To prevent spina bifida in a woman trying to get pregnant, what do you do?

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Give her folate supplements 1 month before and 3 months after the pregnancy.

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When do you use ethosuximide?

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Absence seizure

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How do you ID an absent seizure on EEG?

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3 HZ spike with slow wave about 3-4 seconds

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What is the MOA of ethosuximide?

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Blocks VG T-type (transient) Ca2+ channel in Thalamus (glutamate neuron)

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What is the ADR of ethosuximide?

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swollen joints, depression, liver damage, kidney damage, drug reation (thiol)

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What is the MOA of lamotrigine?

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AMPA receptor (glutamate) antagonist

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What is the ADR of lamotrigine?

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Lamotrigine is used to treat _____ seizures.

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General tonic-clonic (grand-mal)

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Besides Valproic acid, what other two anti-convulsants can be used to prevent migraines?
Lamotrigine and Topiramate
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What is the MOA of felbamate?
NMDA (glutamate) receptor blocker (potentiate GABA A receptor)
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Though all the all anti-convulsant drugs can cause aplastic anemia, which one is considered to be the #1 worst offender of the ADR?
Felbamate
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What other ASR, besides aplastic anemia, can be caused by Felbamate?
Liver toxicity
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What is the mechanism of Gabapentin?
N-type presynaptic VG Ca2+ channel blocker (glutamate neuron, increase GABA release)
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Other than treating convulsions, what can Gabapentin be used for?
Postherpetic neuralgia (shingles)
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Which anti-convulsant drugs inhibit P450?
Valproic acid
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Which anticonvulsant drugs induce P450?
All of them EXCEPT Valproic acid
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Which drugs cause alopecia?
Valproic acid
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Which drugs anti-convulsant, anti-cancer, anti-HIV, and anti-PCP/PCJ cause pancreatitis respectively?
Valproic acid, asparginase, didanosine, Pentamidine
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Which drugs cause spina bifida and which one has higher incidence?
valproic acid > carbamazepine
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Which drugs treat absence seizure?
ethosuximide and valproic acid
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Which drugs first to treat status epilepticus (work fast to stop immediately)?
Diazepam and Lorazepam (BZDs)
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What are the drugs for maintained treatment (long term use)?
Barbituates and Phenytoin
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What drugs are used in children with febrile convulsion?
First Diazepam to stop convulsion then second acetaminophen to reduce fever
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What drugs for general tonic clonic seizure?
Valproic acid, carbamazepine | Phenytoin, lamotrigine, topiramate
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What are the ADRs of Pentamidine?
Reduces blood Ca2+ causing painful muscle spasm and acute pancreatitis
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What methods should you do to reduce a fever causing febrile convulsion in a child if acetaminophen is not used?
Warm water bath, 30% alcohol bath, or put in air conditioned room