Carbamazepine Flashcards
1
Q
What type of drug is carbamazepine similar to?
A
TCAs
2
Q
What type of epilepsy is carbamazepine used in?
A
Partial seizures
3
Q
What other conditions is Carbamazepine used in?
A
- Neuropathic pain
- Bipolar disorder
4
Q
What are some adverse effects of carbamazepine?
A
- P450 enzyme inducer
- Dizziness and ataxia
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Visual disturbances (especially diplopia)
- Steven-Johnson syndrome
- Leucopenia and agranulocytosis
- Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
