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Anticonvulsants Flashcards

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generalized seizures

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affect consciousness

  • tonic-clonic(TC) seizures- jerking, shaking (stereotypical seizure)
  • absence seizures (a.k.a petit mal)- 30 seconds or less, stop mid-action
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2 types of seizures

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generalized seizures

partial seizures

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petit mal

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absence seizure

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partial seizures

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  • a.k.a. focal seizures
  • may or may not affect consciousness (usually do NOT)
  • localized; affect a specific area
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pt. counseling for anticonvulsants

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  • NEVER stop anticonvulsants suddenly–ALWAYS TAPER: status epilepticus may occur
  • may cause somnelence
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classes of anticonvulsants

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barbiturates
succinimides
sulfonamides
hydantoins

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barbiturates

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-decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives
phenobarbital
Mysoline
Mebaral

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phenobarbital

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-barbiturate

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Mysoline

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primidone

  • barbiturate
  • ind. for partial and TC
  • metabolized to phenobarbital
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Mebaral

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mephobarbital

  • barbiturate
  • ind. for TC and absence
  • metabolized to phenobarbital
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succinimides

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-ind. for absence
Zarontin
methsuximide

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Zarontin

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ethosuximide

  • succinimide
  • ind. for absence
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methsuximide

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  • succinimide

- ind. for absence

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sulfonamides

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-ind. for partial
-contraindicated in pts. allergic to sulfa drugs
Zonegran

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Zonegran

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zonisamide

-sulfonamide

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hydantoins

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Dilantin
Peganone
Cerebyx

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hydantion counseling

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  • decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives
  • need to have good dental care (brush AND floss)- may cause gingival hyperplasia
  • chronic alcohol intake may lower the level of drug in the body causing susceptibility to seizures
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status epilepticus

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multiple TC seizures without regaining consciousness

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gingival hyperplasia

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gums swell and may cover teeth

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Dilantin

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phenytoin

  • hydantoin
  • ind. for partial and TC
  • capsule, chewable tablet, oral suspension, and parenteral
  • parenteral ONLY ind. for status epilepticus
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Peganone

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ethotoin

  • hydantoin
  • ind. for partial and TC
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Cerebyx

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fosphenytoin

  • hydantoin
  • ind. ONLY for status epilepticus
  • IV only; water soluble prodrug that is converted to phenytoin
  • refrigerate for stability
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Tegretol, Carbatrol, Epitol

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carbamazepine

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial, TC, trigeminal neuralgia, and bipolar disorder
  • BBW: agranulocytosis
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trigeminal neuralgia

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  • disorder of the 5th cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve)

- results in face pain

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agranulocytosis

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decrease in the number of white blood cells (WBCs) which makes you more susceptible to illness

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Felbatol

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felbamate

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
  • not a first-line drug; parent must sign consent form saying they have been warned of BBWs
  • BBWs: agranulocytosis, hepatotoxicity, bone marrow suppression
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Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

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  • severe, daily seizures of various types with onset in young children (2-3yo) that may continue into adulthood
  • usually have some degree of mental retardation
  • wear a helmet
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Lamictal

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lamotrigine

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial, TC, bipolar, and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
  • BBW: may cause serious rash
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Neurontin

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gabapentin

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial and pain associated with PHN
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Horizant

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gabapentin ER

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. ONLY for RLS
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Gralise

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gabapentin ER

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. ONLY for PHN
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PHN

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postherpetic neuralgia- nerve pain that occurs after shingles blisters have subsided

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Lyrica

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pregabalin

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial, pain associated with PHN, fibromyalgia, and pain associated with DPN
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DPN

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diabetic peripheral neuropathy- pain/tingling in the periphery of diabetic pt.

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Keppra

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levetiracetam

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial and TC
  • had no drug interactions for a long time
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Topamax

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topiramate

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial, TC, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and migraine prophylaxis
  • side effect: may cause significant weight loss
  • do NOT use in pregnancy- may cause cleft lip/palate in child
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Depakote

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divalproex

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial, TC, absence, bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis
  • BBW: teratogenic effects, four-fold increase in risk of birth defects
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teratogen

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an agent that causes birth defects

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Gabitril

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tiagabine

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial
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Trileptal

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oxcarbazepine

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial
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Vimpat

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lacosamide

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for partial
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Banzel

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rufinamide

  • anticonvulsant
  • ind. for Lennox-Gastaut syndrom
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Sabril

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vigabatrin

  • anticonvulsant
  • tablet: ind. for partial seizures in adults
  • powder for oral solution: ind. for West Syndrome
  • BBW: can cause permanent vision loss (constricts field of vision, doesn’t make blind)*
  • not a first-line drug
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West Syndrome

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severe form of infantile spasms in kids less than 2yo

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