CNS Flashcards
Drugs c/ i in myotonic seizures
Phenytoin and carbamazepine
Minimum duration of theory of seizures
2 years
, min Duration of therapy of seizure is 2 years except in
JME(MS) and stroke induced seizure. - lifelong therapy
Valproate blocks which enzyme?
Histone deacetylase
Lennox gastaut syndrome
Valproate [ mixed seizure syndrome]
Dravet syndrome
Valproate
Rapid cyclers (bipolar disorder)
Valproate
Rheumatic chorea
Valproate
Most teratogenic drug in CNS
Valproate
S/e valproate
Alopecia, liver toxicity, hyperammoremia, pancreatitis, obesity, rash, tremor, teratogenic
Purple glove syndrome is seen with
Phenytoin
Signs of acute toxicity of antiepileptics / requirement for dose adjustment
Diplopia, ataxia, nystagmus
Anemia in phenytoin & cause?
Megaloblastic, folic acid def.
Side effects of phenytoin
Hydantoin - mnemonic
Hyperplasia of sums, hirsutism, hyperglycemic, lymphadenopathy, diplopia, ataxia, nystagmus, hypocalcemia, teratogenic, osteomalacia, induce VIT k metabolism , neutropenia
Basic diff between carbamazepine & newer congeners of it?
↓ hypersensitivity,↑ hyponatremia
Aplastic anemia is caused by
Carbamazepine
Agranulaytosis is s/e of which anti epileptic
Carbamazepine
Lamotrigine does not have action on
GABA
Valproate has no action on which neurotransmitter
Glutamate receptors
Mechanism of action of topiramate
Na+ blocker
K+ opener
CA #
# glutamate receptor
Antiepileptic of choice in prophylaxis of migraine
Topiramate
Atypical uses of topiramate
Bipolar disorder, migraine, prophylaxis alcohol dependence, Obesity
BZD antagonist
Flumazenil
GABA antagonist
Bicuculine
Name Z compounds
Zolpidem
Zopiclone
Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Safest class of BZD in elderly
Class 3
Drugs in Class 1 BZD
Diazepam
Clorazepate
Chlordiepoxide
Quazepam
Flurazepam
Class 2 BZD
Triazolam
Midazolam
Class 3 BZD
Lorazepam
Temazepam
Oxazepam
Estazolam
BZD causing nightmares
Flurazepam
BZD used in muscle relaxation
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine preferred in alcohol dependence
Chlordiazepoxide
Benzodiazepine preferred in alcohol dependence with seizures
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine of abuse
Flunitrazepam