Anti-Seizure Flashcards
Causes of Late onset Seizures
Tumors,
Toxins,
Strokes.
Onset: What % before 4yo and 20yo?
30%,
75%.
Absence only seizure Rx
Ethosuximide
Seizure Rx Acronyms (Partial)
Partial:
B COPhT A LaLePrV A E
BEST
Carbamazepine Oxcarbazepine Phenytoin Topiramate
ALTERNATIVE
Lamotrigine Levetiracetam Pregabalin Valproic Acid
AVOID
Ethosuximide
Seizure Rx Acronyms (GTC)
Grand Mal
B(BLT) VLT A LeZ A E
BEST Valproic Acid Topiramate Lamotrigine ALTERNATIVE Levetiracetam Zonisamide AVOID Ethosuximide
Seizure Rx Acronyms (Absence)
Absence:
B E A VLa A CO
BEST Ethosuximide ALTERNATIVE Valproic Acid (2nd) Lamotrigine (3rd) AVOID Carbamazepine Oxcarbazepine
Seizure Rx Acronyms (Status Epilepticus)
SE:
B
LPPD
A
P
BEST
Lorazepam Diazepam Phenytoin Phenobarbital
ALTERNATIVE
Propofol
Seizure Rx Acronyms (Infants)
P
Phenobarbital
Seizure Rx Acronyms (Female)
A
Acetazolamide
Carbamzepine (to know)
Sustained release
/Spina Bifida
Phenytoin (to know)
Careful with generics
Excessive gum & hair growth
Phenobarbital (to know)
Infants
Half life 3-4 wks
Ethosuximide (to know)
not protein bound
Valproic Acid (to know)
Sustained release
/Spina Bifida
90% protein bound
can raise phenobarbital levels by 40%
Lamotrigine (to know)
Rash