Anticonvulsants PG 857 Flashcards
1
Q
action of anticonvulsants
A
reduction of excitability of neurons in the brain
2
Q
what are uses of anticonvulsants
A
decrease incidents and severity of seizures
may also be used to treat neuropathic pain and headache syndromes
3
Q
adverse effects of anticonvulsants
A
nausea, vomiting, constipation, bradycardia, hypoventilation, agitation, bleeding, fever, sore throat
4
Q
contraindication of anticonvulsants
A
cns depression
psychosis
5
Q
pregnancy category of anticonvulsants
A
class d
