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Anti Seizure Flashcards

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Drug of Choice for Status Epilepticus

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Diazepam

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Drug of Choice for Absence Seizure

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Ethosuximide

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Used for infantile spasms

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Clonazepam

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Anti Seizure for Children and Pregnant

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Phenobarbital

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Increases Gaba Release; used for neuropathic pain

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Gabapentin

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Blocks Na,Ca Channels and used for bipolars.. Presented with SJS as a side effect

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Lamotrigine

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Derived from monossacharide and has multiple unique actions. Used for Lenox Gestalt and Migraine Prophylaxis. SE includes psychomotor slurring and weight loss.

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TOPIRAMATE

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Blocks the voltage gated Na Channels and used for generalized tonic clonic seizures.

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Phenytoin

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Side effect of Phenytoin

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Gingival hyperplasia

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Used for Trigeminal neuralgia

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Carbamazepine

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Derived from Fatty Acid. Used for Juvenile myoclonic seizures and acute mania in bipolar patients. Neural tube defect is a notable side effect

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Valproic acid

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