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Epilepsy Flashcards

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Benzodiazepines

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  • Diazepam
  • Lorazepam
  • Clonazepam
  • Clobazam
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Other anti-epileptic medication

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  • Carbamazepine
  • Oxcarbazepine
  • Ethosuxamide
  • Gabapentin
  • Lamotrigine
  • Levetiracetam
  • Phenytoin
  • Valproate
  • Vigabatrin
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Which anti-epileptic drugs target Sodium channels?

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  • Carbamazepine
  • Oxcarbazepine
  • Lamotrigine
  • Phenytoin
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Which anti-epileptic drugs may target HVA calcium channels?

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  • Gabapentin
  • Lamotrigine
  • Valproate
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Which anti-epileptic drugs target LVA calcium channels?

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  • Ethosuximide
  • Valproate (probable)
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Which anti-epileptic drug targets the GABAa receptors?

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Benzodiazepines

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Which ant-epileptic drugs target GABA turnover?

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  • Valproate
  • Vigabatrin
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Which anti-epileptic drug targets SV2A?

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Levetiracetam

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Which anti-epileptic drugs should not be used with contraceptives?

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  • Carbamazepin
  • Diazepam
  • Oxcarbazepine
  • Phenytoin
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Which anti-epileptic drugs can be used when a patient wishes to become pregnant?

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Monotherapy of either
* Lamotrigine or Levetiracetam

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Which ant-epileptic drugs pose a moderate threat of teratogenicity?

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  • Valproate*
  • Phenytoin
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Initial treatment for epilepticus

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  • IV benzo (clona, dia or lora)
    and
  • IV phenytoin ( requires cardiac monitoring)
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Treatment for persistent seizures in epilepticus after initial treatment

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IV anti-epileptics (thiopental sodium or propofol)

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