Chapter 19 - Antiseizure drugs Flashcards by Felicia Jay | Brainscape

Q

Anti seizure drugs work in one of three ways :

A

) suppress sodium influx
) suppress calcium influx
) increase action of GABA

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Q

Most commonly used drug to treat seizures

A

Phenytoin

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Q

Phenytoin

Side effects ?

A

) gingival hyperplasia
) leukopenia
) hyperglycemia

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Q

Most common form Of seizure

A

Tonic-clinic or grand mal

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Q

Phenobarbital

Treats what types of seizures ?

Side effects?

A

) grand mal and acute status epilepticus

2. ) general sedation and tolerance to drug

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Q

Diazepam

Treats what type of seizure ?

A

Acute status epilepticus ( through IV)

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Q

Clonazepam

Treats what type of seizure ?

A

Absence ( petit mal ) seizures

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Valproate

Treats what type of seizures ?

Careful administering to what patient type ?

A

) grand mal , petit mal ,mixed types

2. ) children and patients with liver disorders

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