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Anticonvulsants Flashcards

1
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What does anticonvulsants treat

A

Epilepsy

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2
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increased ____________ causes seizure

A

glutamate

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Pharmacodynamics of anticonvulsants

A

GABA agonists (benzodiazepines - midazolam, clobazam)

Sodium channel blockers to increase GABA (sodium valproate)

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4
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Antiepileptic meds

A

Midazolam
Clobazam

Sodium Valproate

Phenytoin (sodium channel blocker)

Gabapentin

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Adverse effects of antiepileptic meds (sodium valproate)

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Hepatoxicity
Sedation
Decrease cognition
Ataxia (impaired balance and coordination)
Rashes
Weight gain
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