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
Levetiracetam (to know)
Stabilizes quickly
Fastest growing
Pregabalin (to know)
replaces gabepentin
Oxcarbazepine (to know)
Prodrug
Zonisamide (to know)
Kidney stones
Acetazolamide (to know)
Rapid tolerance
Diazepam (to know) Prolonged seizures
Rectal available
Breastfeeding
Protein binding inversely related
