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ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUGS (AEDS) Flashcards

1
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AEDS have…

A

Black box warning (suicidal thought and behavior)

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Two types of AEDS

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Traditional
Newer

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AED goal

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To control or prevent seizures while maintaining a reasonable quality of life

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Antiepileptic drug indications

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Prevention or control of seizure
Long-term maintenance therapy for chronic, recurring seizures
Acute treatment of conclusions and status epilepticus

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5
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Traditional AEDs

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Phen0barbital (Luminal)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Valproic (Depakene)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)

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Phenytoin (Dilantin)

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Long-term therapy may cause:
Gingival hyperplasia (advise good oral care)
Acne
Hirsutism

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Newer AEDs (better tolerated)

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Gabapentin

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AEDs priority nursing implications

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Take them once daily for the rest of your life
Good oral care specifically for phenytoin
Should not be discontinued abruptly

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