Antiepileptics Flashcards
Phenytoin (Dilantin) : Reason for Taking
seizure disorder
Phenytoin (Dilantin) : Action
thought to work on GABA to decrease impulses along the neuro pathway
Phenytoin (Dilantin) : Contraindications
teratogenic
possible drug interactions
Phenytoin (Dilantin) : Adverse Reactions
gingival hyperplasia
acne
hirsutism (dark facial hair in women)
Phenytoin (Dilantin) : Routes
IV
PO
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) : Reason for Taking
seizure disorder
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) : Action
thought to work on GABA to decrease impulses along the neuro pathway
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) : Contraindications
multiple drug interactions
valproic acid
acetaminophen
benzodiazepines
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) : Adverse Reactions
blisters around the mouth
aplastic anemia
anaphylactic reactions
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) : Routes
PO
IV
Levetiracetam (Keppra) : Reason for Taking
seizure disorder
Levetiracetam (Keppra) : Action
thought to work on GABA to decrease impulses along the neuro pathway
Levetiracetam (Keppra) : Contraindications
well tolerated
Levetiracetam (Keppra) : Adverse Reactions
suicidal thoughts
steven johnson syndrome
Levetiracetam (Keppra) : Routes
PO
IV
GABA Analogue - Gabapentin (Neurontin) : Reason for Taking
seizure disorders
Gabapentin (Neurontin) : Action
inhibit over-excitement of brain activity by synthesizing GABA
Gabapentin (Neurontin) : Contraindications
other CNS depressants
avoid alcohol
pregnancy
Gabapentin (Neurontin) : Adverse Reactions
respiratory depression
dizziness
drowsiness
edema
Gabapentin (Neurontin) : Routes
PO
Valproic Acid (Depakote) : Reason for Taking
seizure disorders
Valproic Acid (Depakote) : Action
inhibit over-excitement of brain activity by synthesizing GABA
Valproic Acid (Depakote) : Contraindications
liver disease
pancreatitis
Valproic Acid (Depakote) : Adverse Reactions
drowsiness
hair loss
hepatotoxicity
pancreatitis
Valproic Acid (Depakote) : Routes
PO
IV
