ASMs mechanism Flashcards
Phenytoin SE
osteopenia, hepatotoxicity, gum hypertrophy, rash
SE CBZ
hyponatremia, leukopenia, hepatotoxicity, rash, SJS/TEN
SE Phenobarbital/Primidone (Mysoline®)
joint contractures, sedation, depression, DRESS
VPA
increased appetite, wt gain, hair loss, hepatotoxicity, thrombocytopenia, polycystic ovary, worsen ADHD
Ethosuximide
rash, nausea/decreased appetite, agranulocytosis (rare)
Lacosamide (Vimpat)-
PR prolongation
Levetiracetam (Keppra)-
Irritability, depression, mood
Clonazepam (Klonopin)/Clorazepate (Tranxene)-
Dizziness, sedation, respiratory depression, drooling
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)-
diplopia, tremor, insomnia, rash, SJS
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
diplopia, rash, hyponatremia
Pregabalin (Lyrica)/Gabapentin (Neurontin)-
weight gain, dizziness
Topiramate (Topamax®)/Zonisamide (Zonegran®)
urolithiasis, tingling, weight loss, word finding, acidosis, oligohidrosis, glaucoma
Perampanel (Fycompa)-
weight gain, irritability (especially in teenagers)
Ezogabine/retigabine (Potiga)-
pigmentary retinopathy leading to visual loss in 1/3, blue discoloration, urinary retention
Brivaracetam (Briviact)-
irritability, suicidality