Anticonvulsants Flashcards

1
Q

What must be monitored with carbamazepine?

A

CBC and LFT

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2
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what is the MOA of carbamazepine?

A

blocks sodium channels and inhibits action potentials

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3
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What are side effects of carbamazepine?

A

GI and CNS
SJS
leukopenia
Teratogenic -neural tube defects

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