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Anticonvulsants Flashcards

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Hydantoins: Common Drugs

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Phenytoin (Dilantin), fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)

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Hydantoins: Mechanism of Action

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Stabilizes neuronal membranes by decreasing sodium influx, reducing seizure activity.

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Hydantoins: Contraindications

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Sinus bradycardia, heart block, hypersensitivity.

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Hydantoins: Safety Considerations

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Monitor serum drug levels, gingival hyperplasia, and for signs of toxicity (nystagmus, ataxia).

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Iminostilbenes: Common Drugs

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Carbamazepine (Tegretol), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)

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Iminostilbenes: Mechanism of Action

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Reduces synaptic transmission by blocking sodium channels, used in seizure disorders and neuropathic pain.

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Iminostilbenes: Contraindications

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Bone marrow depression, hypersensitivity, history of bone marrow suppression.

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Iminostilbenes: Safety Considerations

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Monitor CBC, liver function, and for signs of bone marrow suppression (anemia, leukopenia).

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