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1
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What two properties do benzodiazepines have?

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anxiolytic and hypnotic

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What do anxiolytics do?

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reduces anxiety with little effect on motor function and moderates excitement

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What do hypnotics do?

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produces drowsiness and promotes the onset and maintenance of sleep

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What are the two major subtypes of GABA?

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GABAa and GABAb

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How many subunits form a chloride channel and GABAa receptor?

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5

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What receptors can benzodiazepines bind to?

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alpha 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

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Which alpha receptor controls sleep

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1

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Which alpha receptors are responsible for anxiolytic, muscle relaxation?

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2 and 3

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Which alpha receptor affects cognition?

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5

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What is the MOA of benzodiazepines?

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increase the frequency of Cl channel opening through allosteric modulation, allowing influx of chloride ions

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What are the adverse effects of benzodiazepines?

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  1. dose-dependent CNS depression
  2. drowsiness, impaired judgment
  3. anterograde amnesia
  4. lethargy
  5. respiratory depression
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What are the most common side effects of typical use of benzos?

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  1. sedation
  2. drowsiness
  3. memory difficulties
  4. fatigue
  5. muscle weakness
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What are the most common symptoms of benzo overdose?

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  1. over-sedation
  2. confusion
  3. dysarthria
  4. diplopia
  5. ataxia
  6. lethargy
  7. dizziness
  8. difficulty breathing
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What are the contraindications for benzodiazepines?

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  1. hypersensitivity
  2. acute narrow angle glaucoma
  3. sleep apnea
  4. respiratory insufficiency
  5. concomitant CNS depressants
  6. Hx of drug dependence
  7. abrupt withdrawal
  8. falls and mental alertness
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What are the withdrawal symptoms for benzos?

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  1. anxiety
  2. agitation
  3. insomnia
  4. restlessness
  5. muscle tension
  6. irritability
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What is considered short term use of a benzo?

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4-8 weeks

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How long should a patient taper off of short term benzo use?

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1-2 months

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How long should a patient taper off of long term benzo use?

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2-6 months

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How long should a patient taper off of extended benzo use?

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2-3 months (10-25% q4wks)

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What is considered long term benzo use?

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greater than 1 year

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Which benzo has a rapid onset and distribution half life?

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diazepam

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Which benzo is highly lipophilic and crosses the BBB readily?

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diazepam

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What benzo is the only pregnancy category X?

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temazepam

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What is the MOA of buspirone?

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5HT1A partial agonist and 5HT2 agonist, moderate dopamine antagonist

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What is the onset of buspirone?

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greater than 2 weeks (not a good prn drug)

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What are the uses for buspirone?

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GAD and off-label MDD (adjunct therapy)

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What is the MOA of hydroxyzine?

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histamine receptor antagonist

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What are the approved uses of hydroxyzine?

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pruritus and anxiety withdrawal symptoms in alcoholics

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What are the off-label uses of hydroxyzine?

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insomnia and anxiety

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What is the onset of hydroxyzine?

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15-20 minutes

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What is one of the favorable factors of hydroxyzine?

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no abuse liability

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What are the adverse effects of hydroxyzine?

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anticholinergic effects: sedation, dry mouth, and tremor

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What is the black box warning on the mood stabilizers?

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increased suicidality

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34
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Which mood stabilizer does not have the black box warning?

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lithium

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35
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What is the MOA of lithium?

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1) It’s thought to alter cation transport across nerve and muscle cell membranes
2) influences reuptake of serotonin and/or norepinephrine
3) effect on second messenger systems

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36
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What is the CrCl cutoff of lithium?

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< 50 mL/min

37
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Since lithium is a NTI drug, when are drug levels taken?

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8-12 hours post dose (trough)

38
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What is the goal lithium level for acute depression?

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0.6-1.0

39
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What is the goal lithium level for maintenance/prophylaxis?

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0.7-1.0

40
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What is the goal lithium level for acute mania?

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1.0-1.5

41
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What is the drug level cut off for lithium toxicity?

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> 1.5 with symptoms

42
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What is more important in the management of lithium toxicity?

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treating symptoms rather than drug levels

43
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What should you do if a patient does not have symptoms of toxicity?

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redraw level to make sure it was a trough

44
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What are the mild symptoms of lithium toxicity (1.5-2.0)?

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  1. N/V
  2. loose stools
  3. lethargy
  4. drowsiness
  5. coarse hand tremor
  6. muscular weakness
45
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What are the moderate symptoms of lithium toxicity (2.1-2.5)?

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  1. severe N/V
  2. diarrhea
  3. confusion
  4. dysarthria
  5. nystagmus
  6. ataxia
  7. myoclonic twitches
46
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What are the severe symptoms of lithium toxicity (> 2.5)?

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  1. severe N/V
  2. diarrhea
  3. impaired consciousness
  4. increased deep tendon reflex
  5. seizures
  6. syncope
  7. coma
47
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What are the baseline labs needed before initiation of lithium?

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  1. BUN
  2. SCr
  3. TFT
  4. ECG if > 40 yo
  5. CBC
  6. HCG (females)
48
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What are the common side effects of lithium?

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thirst, increased urination, tremor, weight gain

49
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What are the dose related, transient, GI side effects of lithium?

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N/V, anorexia, diarrhea, and abdominal pain

50
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What are the common neuro/cognitive side effects of lithium?

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lethargy, fatigue, weakness, and cognitive slowing

51
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What are the other side effects of lithium?

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hypothyroidism, arrhythmias, acne, psoriasis, increased WBCs, and weight gain

52
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What drugs can increase lithium levels?

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NSAID, ACE/ARB, CCBs, and thiazides

53
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What drugs can decrease lithium levels?

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loop diuretics and caffeine

54
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What are the symptoms of lithium toxicity?

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coarse tremor, ataxia, confusion, and visual changes

55
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What are the severe symptoms of lithium toxicity?

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seizures, delirium, coma, and death

56
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What is the MOA of valproate?

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It is a voltage-sensitive sodium channel antagonist

57
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No matter the formulation of valproic acid, what does it circulate in the body as?

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valproate sodium

58
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When do you draw a valproate trough level?

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1 hour prior to the next dose

59
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What drug specifically makes it difficult to achieve therapeutic VPA levels?

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carbamazepine

60
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What are the monitoring parameters for VPA?

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CBC w/ diff, LFTs, BUN/SCr, TDM, weight, electrolytes, ammonia, prothrombin time, bone marrow suppression, and HCG if suspicion of pregnancy

61
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What are the common side effects of VPA?

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N/V, anorexia, heartburn, thrombocytopenia, LFT increases, liver impairment, sedation, dizziness, headache, tremor, ataxia, weakness, hair loss, and weight gain

62
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What is the MOA of carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine?

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inhibits voltage-sensitive sodium channels

63
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Why do carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine have so many drug interactions?

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both agents are inducers of CYP3A4

64
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What other enzymes does carbamazepine induce?

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1A2, 2C9, 2C19, 2C8, and PGP

65
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What unique metabolism characteristic does carbamazepine have that isn’t seen with oxcarbazepine?

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It auto-induces its own metabolism

66
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What are the NTI drugs?

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carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, and lithium

67
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What are the renal adjustments for carbamazepine?

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avoid if CrCl is less than 60 mL/min

68
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What are the renal adjustments for oxcarbazepine?

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start with 300mg QD instead of BID if CrCl is less than 30 mL/min

69
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What monitoring is crucial in the 1st 3 months with carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine?

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Chem 7

70
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What monitoring is needed for carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine?

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CBC w/ diff (not for oxcarbazepine), ECG, LFT, TFT, BUN/SCr, TDM, weight, electrolytes, rash development, and HCG if suspicion of pregnancy

71
Q

What allele requires testing due to serious skin reactions?

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HLA-B*1502

72
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What are the side effects of carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine?

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GI upsets, aplastic anemia, LFT elevations, hyponatremia, and reduced efficacy of contraceptives

73
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What are the main differences between oxcarbazepine and carbamazepine?

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less sedating, less bone marrow toxicity, fewer CYP3A4 interactions, and no auto-induction

74
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What is the MOA of lamotrigine?

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inhibits voltage-sensitive sodium channels

75
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What is the interaction between lamotrigine and oral contraceptives?

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estrogen contraceptives can reduce lamotrigine levels

76
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What is the dosing regimen of lamotrigine for bipolar disorder?

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titrated slowly to avoid skin rash (SJS). 25 mg daily x 2 weeks, then 50 mg daily x 2 weeks, the 100 mg daily x 1 week, then 200 mg/day

77
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What should you do to the dose of lamotrigine in the presence of valproic acid or any other substance that induces glucuronidation?

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double the dosing schedule

78
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What is the most severe side effect of lamotrigine that is seen in about 10% of patients?

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Stevens Johnson syndrome

79
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What is the MOA of topiramate?

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It interferes with both calcium and sodium channels, enhances GABA, and reduces glutamate function

80
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What is topiramate used for?

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adjunct in bipolar (not studied enough for monotherapy as a mood stabilizer)

81
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What are the side effects of topiramate?

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Dizziness, ataxia, somnolence, psychomotor slowing, memory difficulties, fatigue, decreased concentration, and confusion

82
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What is the MOA of pregabalin and gabapentin?

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alpha-2-delta ligands that binds to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage sensitive calcium channels

83
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What can pregabalin be used for in psych?

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anxiety

84
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What are the side effects of pregabalin?

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dizziness and cognitive impairment

85
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What is gabapentin used for in psych?

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off-label for anxiety

86
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What are the side effects of gabapentin?

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dizziness, drowsiness, ataxia, fatigue, and edema

87
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What is the biggest therapeutic consideration for gabapentin?

A

renal dose adjustments

88
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What is the MOA of levetiracetam?

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inhibition of N-type calcium channels, potassium channel blockade, GABAergic actions

89
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What are the major side effects of levetiracetam?

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behavioral symptoms, somnolence, headache, and hostility

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