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Carbamazepine Flashcards

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Drug Class

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Anti-Epileptic Drugs

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Common Indications

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focal & generalised tonic-clonic seizures

bipolar disorder

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Mechanism of Action

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sodium channel blockade in central neurones so slow recovery from inactive to closed & reduced transmission

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Adverse Effects

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suicidal thoughts
joint pain
bone marrow failure
(drowsiness, nausea, osteoporosis & Steven Johnson syndrome rash for all AEDs)

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Drug Interactions

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CYP inducer (warfarin)
alcohol
decreased effectiveness of oral contraceptives/antibiotics

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