Epileptic drugs Flashcards
drug names
1
Q
Carbamazepine
A
#1 Partial Grand mal Bipolar Trigeminal neuralgia Pregnancy?
NOT absence seizures
2
Q
Valproate
A
1 Generalized tonic-clonic
Effective against all
Bipolar
Migraines
NOT liver condition patients, kids under 2 w/ other drugs, with topiramate (AED)
3
Q
Ethosuximide
A
Absence seizure
4
Q
Phenytoin
A
1 grand mal (most used in US)
Partial seizures
Generalized seizures
NOT absence seizures
5
Q
Dental problems
A
- Trauma - teeth, tongue, maxillofacial
- Perio - gingival hyperplasia, dry mouth
- Prostho - pt’s missing teeth
- Rash
- Drug interactions - anti-fungals, anti-bacterials, pain meds
Dont use powered tooth brush
