Anticonvulsants: Potassium Bromide

Question 1

How is Potassium Bromide commonly used?

Answer 1

Commonly used in conjunction w/ phenobarbital to control seizures

Question 2

What therapeutic index does Potassium Bromide have?

Answer 2

Has a narrow therapeutic index

Question 3

What are the possible side effects seen with an overdose? (2)

Answer 3

1. GI irritation

2. sedation

Question 4

What forms are Potassium Bromide available in?

Answer 4

Available as a powder that is mixed w/ dextrose or corn syrup for oral administration

Question 5

What is a loading dose? (3)

Answer 5

1. given at the beginning of a treatment period
2. more drug in the blood
3. faster at reaching high levels

Question 6

What doses need to be monitored? (2)

Answer 6

1. loading dose

2. therapeutic dose