anticonvulsants Flashcards
1
Q
carbamazepine (tegretol) therapeutic use
drug class: anticonvulsant
A
neuralgia
nerve pain
seizures
bipolar
2
Q
carbemazepine side affects
drug class: anticonvulsant
A
nystagmus
ataxia
hepatotoxity
aplastic anemia
bonemarrow depression/blood dyscracias
water retention
steven johnson syndrome
3
Q
mood stabilizers
A
carbamazepine (anticonvulsant)
lamotrigine (anticonvulsant)
valporate (anticonvulsant)
lithium
4
Q
lamotrigine
(anticonvulsant) (mood stabilizer)
A
double vision
steven johnson syndrome
5
Q
valporic acid/depakene teaching
A
scleral yellowing common side effect
abdominal pain
liver toxicity
increases appetite
6
Q
carbamazepine teaching
A
blood tests performed weekly
no alcohol
do not take MAIO
do not discontinue med
causes drowsiness
