Anticonvulsants Flashcards
Phenytoin
Dilantin; hydantoins
Seizures
Carbamazepine
Tegretol; misc anticonvulsants
Seizures
Divalproex or valproic acid
Depakote (divalproex)
Depakene (valproic acid)
misc anticonvulsants; Seizures
Lamotrigine
Lamictal; misc anticonvulsants
Seizures
Levetiracetam
Keppra; misc anticonvulsants
Seizures
Oxcarbazepine
Trileptal; misc anticonvulsants
Seizures
Phenobarbital
Luminal; misc anticonvulsants
Seizures
Topiramate
Topamax; misc anticonvulsants
Seizures
These three anticonvulsants are NIOSH meds
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Topiramate (Topamax)
These three anticonvulsants are NTI meds
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Divalproex (Depakote; Depakene)
This anticonvulsant may cause serious rashes
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
The oral solution for this anticonvulsant contains alcohol
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
These five anticonvulsants interact with hormonal contraceptives
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Topiramate (Topamax)
This anticonvulsant may cause appetite suppression
Topiramate (Topamax)
This anticonvulsant interacts with hormonal contraceptives, and also other meds like benzodiazpines, opioids, etc.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Anticonvulsants can interact with these drug classes (5)
Antivirals
Fluoroquinolones and macrolide antibiotics
Antifungals
Hormonal contraceptives
Other anticonvulsants
Anticonvulsants are risky with this population, and they are recommended to take folic acid alongside them
Pregnant patients and patients who can become pregnant
Effects of anticonvulsants
Similar to alcohol (phenobarbital)
Nausea and vomiting, increased risk of suicidal thoughts, dizziness, drowsiness
