anti seizure drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Phenytoin
A
Na+ channel blockers
-prefer inactivated state
—
-anti seizure
2
Q
lamotrigine
A
Na+ channel blockers
-prefer inactivated state
—
-anti seizure
3
Q
Ethosuximide
A
/
T-type Ca+ channel blocker
—
-anti seizure
only works for absent seizures
4
Q
Levetiracetam
A
/
Binds vesicle protein SV2A and prevents NT release
—
-anti seizure
broad spectrum
5
Q
Valproic acid
A
/
Many mechanisms
—
-anti seizure
broad spectrum and combo therapy b/c of different pathways
6
Q
Carbamazepine
A
Na+ channel blockers
-prefer inactivated state
—
-anti seizure